Self-control, Under Control
Eating too much? Spending too much? Yelling too much? Drinking too much? Talking too much? How many ways are there to be out of control? Years ago I remember having a conversation with our teenage children about what the Bible teaches about drunkenness. My husband and I argued that even getting drunk one time was…
Read MoreRejoicing and Weeping
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 I am not easily angered. I know the pain of loss. I know the joy of the blessings God has given me. I am not prone to real depression but I have experienced sadness that I would not ask for again.…
Read MoreThat Ain’t No Mountain Dew
The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. Psalm 14:2 She’s gone so I can brag on her. Every year my sister and I would go the beach for a couple of days and (as anyone knows who knew…
Read MoreDoesn’t Make It True
“Just because you believe it doesn’t mean it’s true.” They were startling words. I was a new believer and ignorant of the Word of God. But why would I believe something that wasn’t true? Looking back I can see that my beliefs were based on what other people, those I loved and…
Read MoreJoyful in Jesus
And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10b Me: “How are you today?” Elderly lady at church on Sunday morning: “Happy in Jesus!” (And she really sounded it!) I never heard this woman complain. She came every Sunday with candy for the children (some of whom were…
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