Negativity
“The average lifespan of an emotion is about ninety seconds. However, when we replay painful memories, or when we ruminate over...
Love (Unconditional)
“…Christ is our ultimate example of self-sacrifice and unconditional love through His crucifixion and resurrection. The fact of life is...
Brokenness
“Just as God sent Jesus back into the world with his wounds, so we are sent into each day with our wounds…Jesus His followers with their...
Life (the Good Life)
“People think about how to live a good life in many different ways. Some want rules to follow, regardless of how obedience to them...
Joy and Sorrow/Joy and Sadness
“There is a difference between happiness and joy. “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven,” says Jesus in...
Analyze/Analysis
“There is a propensity in our modern world to break things down – to analyze. We have gained a certain mastery over many things by...
Questions (Wrong Questions)
“Christ promises to be present and make Himself known to us. When we spend time with each other, developing our relationship, we no...
Self-Esteem
“What is the problem with a reliance on self-discipline (Colossians 2:23)? Whatever is self-imposed does not derive from God. Rather, it...
Pain (Emotional)
“Our minds seek to release and resolve emotional pain. God created us this way. We have a natural leaning towards healing that which is...
Love (Wrong and Right Kind)
“Our spiritual struggle is not only a choice between good and evil, but between God and self (or self-centeredness). The choice is...