Posts tagged “Self-Control”
The stress of the nurturer
Where is the stress in your life? I don’t mean what is causing you angst. But what are you focused on? This is a…
Stop trying and start training
Has anyone ever asked you why you aren’t doing better at something? Maybe your doctor asks why you aren’t making better health decisions. Or…
Unwind or rewind
Picture it’s the end of a long day. In addition to being a long day, it has also been a long week. You have…
How adultery happens
Few Christians see themselves as the kind of people who would commit adultery. Yet it happens. Here’s a common pattern: First, deprivation. A spouse…
Adultery? Don’t!
Of the 55 uses of the word adultery in the Bible, the very first one that shows up is this: “You shall not commit…
A new definition for patience
I recently asked a large group of people how many of them wished they had more patience. Rather than raising their hands, most of…
The penalty is paid
OK, so I admit that I watched the trial of Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard. This couple who was once in love slung mud…
How to start reading the Bible
Only 30 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Whoa! That surprised me. After all, at this time of year, the topic of changing…
G stands for Growth
Plants don’t just live because of light; light also makes them grow. Soaking in the rays of the sun causes cells to swell and…
Disciplined
Sometimes I wish I were more disciplined. I wish it were easier to automate good habits. I wish temptations weren’t so tempting. I wish…
Anti-Lazy Serum
I feel like I can say confidently that most adults find laziness frustrating. I’ve even seen this to be true for adults who personally…
The wisdom of margin
You can learn a lot from a piece of notebook paper. Just think of those little red lines near the left-hand side, the ones…