When someone behaves in a mean-spirited way toward us, it can suck us into an emotionally and spiritually dark place. If we respond with hatred and bitterness, we could descend into a spiral more devastating than the original offense.
Continue reading →When our pain is still raw and when the person who has hurt us doesn’t seem the least bit sorry, we find it so much easier to close our ears (and heart) to Jesus’ words. But notice the first part of verse 27, “But I say to you who ‘hear.”’
Continue reading →What kind of mood have you been in today? Does it reflect your usual emotional climate?
Continue reading →You thought you could stop any time. Next thing you know, you’re hooked. What went through your mind when you read the opening sentences? Likely you thought about an addictive behavior you or someone you care about is struggling with. … Continue reading →
