Are Emotions Commanded?
There are many commands to have or not have particular emotions in the Bible in a given context. Many Christians focus on what they do or not do, and leave the emotional side as out of their control....
View ArticleGrace Over Judgment
When you have been wronged it can be hard to consider mercy, but when you are the one who has done wrong, mercy can be what saves you. Certainly looking at truth about yourself can be unacceptable...
View ArticleConnection before Correction
While doing right leads to healthy relationships, the Bible also promotes the opposite: healthy relationships leads to doing right. Healthy relationships start between human and the divine, and then...
View ArticleForgiving versus Reconciling
Many choose to forgive (based on Biblical precepts) because forgiveness has benefits for the forgiver. Forgiveness is a canceling of a “debt”. One can choose to forgive so that anger doesn’t destroy...
View ArticleAttachment Patterns and God
To say that a parent’s attachment to his or her kids is strong may be a negative statement. Attachment is described as secure and insecure, so it is possible to have a strong attachment that is...
View ArticleUsing Grace to Change
What if instead of judging yourself, you fully accepted yourself as does God? The Christian concept of grace is based on the finished work of Jesus as a completely effective mediator between God and...
View ArticleChristian Mindfulness
“More than 100 million American adults who describe themselves as Christian contend . . . they are still searching for clarity regarding their purpose in life (George Barna, Maximum Faith).” Is there a...
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