Strife

Article: Lemons for Lemonade

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/blary54 Philippians 4:10-13 (KJV) - But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Throughout our lives we find...

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: Walk it O-F-F

Photo courtesy of CreationSwap/mattgruber Psalm 37:8 (KJV) - Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. There comes a time when you're so mad that the the scripture above doesn't come to mind. In fact, the only thing that comes to mind when you're mad is revenge; giving into temptation/sin; and going O-F-F on someone! Peace, love, calmness are no where near your mind. Anger is a dangerous emotion. Anger desires a response. It does not consider the consequences. It only considers itself - at all costs. It is a highway to other emotions and...