We don’t often think of gentleness as a godly virtue. If we are to correct others God’s Word calls us to do it in a spirit of gentleness. People are fragile, and we must take great care in speaking truth to one another, especially when we see a sin that needs addressing in one another’s lives. Last week I shared a post titled How Do We Handle Correction? As I wrote that post, my mind was on the way my husband gently corrects me. The Lord has gifted him in this area. I’m so thankful for ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep 44: Dealing With Our Sins of Jealousy & Envy
Today's podcast episode is a topic we probably don’t find ourselves talking about with others because it can be a bit uncomfortable but it’s one I know we all deal with —it’s addressing our sins of jealousy and envy. It just seems no matter where we are in life we can always find ourselves sinfully comparing ourselves to others. I would think at my age and life stage this would be over, but sadly it's not. How often do I find myself in my head comparing the circumstances of my life to others ... continue reading...
Becoming Women Who Speak Words That Build Up
Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! Psalm 141:3 How many times have we left a conversation and said to ourselves, "Why did I say that?" I have been guilty too many times for wanting to take words back that already left my mouth. But we can't. In James 3:2 it tells us that only the perfect man will not stumble in what he says and in James 3:8 we are reminded that no human being can tame the tongue. Our words are ... continue reading...
When We Complain
Do you find yourself easily offended or angry? Complaining about the circumstances in your life? Blaming others for the issues in your life? Upset over the person who overlooked your feelings or doesn't appreciate you? Who put these people and these situations in your life? God uses the circumstances and situations in our lives for our good. He is in control of all things, not some things but all things. How many times do we sound like the complaining Israelites in the Wilderness? ... continue reading...
Building Loving Relationships in Your Church Family
Our lives as Christians in this fallen world are a battle (Ephesians 6:10-20). The devil doesn't want to see our churches thrive with loving relationships that are filled with godliness, grace, encouragement and forgiveness. He desires to see us torn apart, battling, and waging war against each other because if we're so caught up in our own sinful issues our focus will not be on Christ. Sometimes it seems easier to sit at home and listen to our favorite online pastor or watch Sunday morning ... continue reading...