Anger is common to humanity. When things don’t go our way, we tend to get angry. Occasionally we encounter explosive people who wear their feelings on their sleeve. Other people, however, are more tempered. They might seethe with anger inside, but they hide it well. Both are equally destructive. Genesis 4:1-11 records the first murder in human history but it wouldn’t be the last. It … Continue reading Taking a Deep Look at Anger
Food is an idol in this world. We look to food for comfort and pleasure in ways we shouldn’t. Often when we are down and depressed, we use food to fill a void in our lives and to take away the pain in our hearts. For many their god is their belly. While food is a good gift of God and meant to be enjoyed, … Continue reading What Jesus Taught About Fasting
You are a leader. You might not think of yourself that way, but you are. If you are a parent, you exercise leadership in the home. At your workplace you influence your coworkers. And at church, you exert influence on fellow believers. Even if you are younger, you have influence on your peers, and maybe even those much older than you. We must be good … Continue reading Profiles in Leadership
Shepherd the Flock 