“May our Lord Jesus Christ . . encourage your hearts” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV. Encouragement is a gift anyone can give and everyone appreciates. My thoughts and comments today are about “encouragers.” Disappointment occurs when expectations and assumptions are “not as appointed.” If disappointment lingers or when multiple disappointments occur, […]
“Don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Ephesians 4:26 NLT. Anger is a doorway through which your flesh proudly walks. My thoughts and comments today are about “holy and unholy anger.” Anger is an emotion that should have a warning sign, “Danger, handle with caution.” Anger is best in the […]
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 NIV. You can choose to make any day a Sabbath experience. My thoughts and comments today are that “rejoicing is a choice.” Emotions! What would you do without them? Without emotion, life […]
“So I tell you, don’t worry about everyday life.” Matthew 6:25 NLT. Unbelievable peace will envelop your heart and mind when you remove worry. My thoughts and comments today are about “fretful and worried.” Being told, “Don’t worry,” though usually well intended, is not normally very productive. There are things […]
“Jesus took . . Peter, James and John . . up a high mountain.” Matthew 17:1 NIV Mountain experiences stretch the soul, expanding perspectives and possibilities. My thoughts and comments today are about “exhilaration.” You can gain a broader perspective when you experience an elevated position. There is something exhilarating […]