Emotions

Article: Focus

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/Brybs Hebrews 12:1-4 (KJV) - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood,...

Article: I Must Live For You (Poem)

Photo courtesy of CreationSwap/mgruber The days are long and the worries pile on I Must Live For You When my job is full of stress and my life is a mess I Must Live For You Fleshly desires arouse and troubles abound I Must Live For You As the money dwindles and the struggle continues I Must Live For You Give me peace in the storm and the ability to go on I Must Live For You This is the day I can live Your way I Must Live For You When I don't know what to do show me the path to choose I...

Article: Passover Point

Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/somadjinn Proverbs 19:11 (KJV) - The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. People can do things that really make you mad! Whether it's something on a personal or public level, their actions can really upset you. The translated definition for transgression is an (violated) action against individuals, nation against nation, or God.1 These 'violations' can be based on your personal preferences, laws, or standards. To use discretion is to decide or act...

Article: The Importance of a Calm Spirit

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/blary54 We face many events throughout the day. Each situation may require different actions, but we must be able to maintain a steady countenance. If we allow our circumstances to dictate our emotional state, we will ride a roller coaster of emotions that will keep us unpredictable, unapproachable, and eventually out of God's will. Don't allow circumstances to leave you an emotional wreck. It will only hurt you and those around you. Ecclesiastes 7:9 (KJV) - Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of...