Attitude
I'm convinced that attitude makes the difference in most everything.
Our attitude affects our abilities, our relationships, our mood, our potential for growth and our success. As Toby Mac
...Jesus said, "You've heard it said, 'You shall not murder...but I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement'." Matthew 5:21-22
Not only is Will Smith right in that anger towards others can consume us (and destroy us, I might add), Jesus says that staying angry with others makes us subject to judgement. In other words, it's wrong. It's wrong to hold onto anger. It's wrong to hold a grudge. It's wrong to not offer forgiveness.
Now I didn't say it was easy to let go of an offense, but it is wrong if we dont. The right choice is not always the easiest choice. But we can choose whether or not we are going to stay angry or hold a grudge. That is not just a mere emotion. It's a choice we make.
James, the half brother of Jesus, wrote,"Isn’t...
“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go...
This is a great verse to pray at the beginning...
Laura likes to describe herself as a joy-filled woman.
In fact, joy is her favorite word!
She finds joy in loving life, people, and her little dog, Snickers.
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I'm convinced that attitude makes the difference in most everything.
Our attitude affects our abilities, our relationships, our mood, our potential for growth and our success. As Toby Mac
...James, the brother of Jesus, writes:
"...if you know the right thing to do and don’t do it, that, for you, is evil." (James 4:17)
Choosing to do the right thing is not always easy.
...Dwelling implies lingering...staying awhile. Spending time there.
The Psalmist says that dwelling with God = rest. Dwelling brings rest for our minds, emotions, and bodies.
It's so easy to put God in a box.
It's so easy to get stuck in our traditions. It's so easy to think of God as somewhere out there. It's so easy to limit God based on our human capabilities.
"Did you know that the mere act of smiling can stop a negative toxic mindset?
In fact, research shows that smiling a lot can rewire the circuit in the brain that helps you keep a positive
One of the easiest things we can do to show God's love to others is to simply love them ourselves. And yet, at the same time, this can be one of the most difficult things for us to do.
Let's
“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." Eph 4:26-27
Anger can be such a dangerous thing. If not kept in
There's a story told of Jesus and His disciples caught out in the middle of the lake in a boat during a horrific storm. The storm had been sudden and it was so powerful that waves were sweeping
...*A feeling of expectation for a certain thing to happen
*A feeling of trust
"...but those who HOPE in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will
Jesus went to the cross for you!
Notice what the prophet, Isaiah, says, "He was pierced for OUR transgressions, He was crushed for OUR iniquities; the punishment that brought US peace was
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