26 Jul 2024
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Anger Yields Anger, Wisdom Yields Patience
Hurt people hurt people. When someone hurts you, it’s because they’ve been hurt. Unkind people don’t feel kindness themselves. Unloving people feel unloved. When someone is rude, bitter, unkind, sarcastic, mean-spirited, or...
25 Jul 2024
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The Cost of Anger
When someone is angry with you, it’s easy to show anger in return. But before you allow yourself to get mad back, calculate what you’re going to lose. Calculate the cost of anger. The Bible is extremely specific about uncontrolled...
24 Jul 2024
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Wise People Choose Mercy
The Bible says wisdom “is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds” (James 3:17 NLT). In other words—even when people mess up, sin, fumble, and fail—it’s wise to show grace. God is both the wisest and most merciful being in the...
23 Jul 2024
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Wise People Consider Other People’s Feelings
Do you know two of the biggest mistakes people make in relationships? One, they react to what someone says without considering how that person feels. Two, they invalidate someone’s feelings because they don’t feel that way...
22 Jul 2024
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How to Be Wise in Relationships
Wise people are peacemakers, not troublemakers. Wise people don’t carry a chip on their shoulder. They’re not always looking for a fight. And they don’t intentionally antagonize other people. The fact is, if you’re around someone...
21 Jul 2024
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God Is a Close Father
In Acts 17, Paul gave a sermon to the people in Athens. He said something like, “God doesn't live in a temple or a little house. He would be confined. He has chosen to live all around the world. God is everywhere.” Why? As Acts 17:27...
20 Jul 2024
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God Is a Consistent Father
You can count on God. He's dependable and reliable. He is worthy of your trust. Some of you know fathers who are unpredictable, unreliable, and fickle. They're always changing, depending on the mood they’re in. Inconsistent fathers...
19 Jul 2024
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God Is a Caring Father
At one time or another, you’ve probably been in a situation where you’ve asked, “Doesn't God care?” The disciples asked this very question in Mark 4. They were out in a boat on the lake when the winds and the waves came up. The...
18 Jul 2024
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God Is a Capable Father
God can handle any situation you give him. No problem is too tough for him. Nothing is beyond his ability. But the first thing you've got to do is bring it to him. What decision are you facing this week? What mountain needs to be moved?...
17 Jul 2024
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When You’re Overwhelmed, Stand Strong
When you focus on your problems instead of trusting God, you’re going to end up exhausted and defeated—because God didn’t design you to fight your battles alone. You don’t have the power you need to face every problem in your own...
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