The joy of helping someone who has blown it
The joy we experience while helping restore people’s lives far outweighs the fun of relishing their downfall. Even when – especially when – we help someone we previously scorned.
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Rejoicing in another’s shame
What do we gain when we revel in the demise of our political enemies or social rivals? What does our giddiness say about us? Most important, how does our pleasure in watching our adversaries (or fellow church or community members) squirm define us as representatives of the body of Christ?
Continue reading →Must we always get our way?
Shouldn’t we be quick to catch ourselves when we don’t respect the rights of those around us – including their beliefs and needs?
Continue reading →What’s making you jealous today?
Is there something in your life right now that causes you to be envious? A position you feel cheated out of? A blessing someone else received that you were hoping for, even praying for?
Continue reading →Why impatience isn’t LOVEly
As we think about God’s patience toward us, perhaps we’ll behave more patiently toward our spouses, fellow drivers, phone systems that keep us on hold, and yes, even inconsiderate store cashiers. With God’s help, I want to live, speak and think with the same kind of patience and love God extends toward me. Don’t you?
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