Remember the old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? If only that were true. As we can see in today’s…
Daily Word: 6 Things to Remember in an Argument. Proverbs 16:14
Let’s face it, sometimes people get angry with us. Our boss, our parents, strangers, friends, spouse… It’s never fun. I do have friends that…
Daily Word: Who is Stirring Up Your Anger? Proverbs 30:33
Shabbat Shalom! With the political theater revving up, there’s already a lot of anger stirring. Why is the “stirring” happening? That is a…
Daily Word: Mental Health: Where Do We Land After an Offense? Luke 6:28
Ever been cut off by another vehicle? Was our first thought, “God bless you!”? Depending upon the circumstances, probably not. How about…
Daily Word: Count to Ten? Romans 12:21
What’s our first response when someone hurts us? Experts say it is one of two things: strike back or run away. Or maybe hit and run. Yikes…
Daily Word: Feeling Slimy? Psalm 40:2-3[1-2]
Honestly, ever feel slimy? As in our spirit is so gunked up with the mud and mire of this world it has us trapped in a pit of fear, despair, bitterness…
Daily Word: Enjoying the Test? Jacob [James] 1:12
The first time I rode a rollercoaster was a right-of-passage moment. Looking back, it set a precedent for facing my fears. One of my younger…
Daily Word: What NOT to Do When Angry. Proverbs 25:28
Anger. Just like a city without protection, the aftermath of losing our temper leaves us vulnerable. In most cases, the rubble around us…
Daily Word: Edit Your Tongue? Proverbs 4:24
One of the first lessons I learned from Proverbs — and I’m still learning — is self-editing my tongue. It’s bad enough I react to a…
