Living with a Peaceful Heart
We don’t come into this world to become angry people. Our hearts’ desire is peace; peace in our homes, peace in our relationships, and our souls long for peace, to be in harmony with God and others. Yet somewhere along the way, possibly stemming from deep-rooted issues from our past, anger shows up more often […]
How to Respond When Others Are Angry
When someone else’s anger comes at you—hard, that’s unexpected, coming from out of left field, maybe even unfair, you feel the heightened internal tension. I know I do. My chest tightens. My mind speeds up. My own frustration about what’s happening wants to rise right along with theirs. In that instant, you’re standing at a […]
Healing After a Lifetime of Anger
Some people wrestle with anger occasionally. Others battle it for years. And then there are those of us who feel like anger has shaped most of our lives, like it’s become part of our story, our personality, even our identity. If that’s you, I get it. And more importantly, you are not stuck. The gospel […]
Overcoming Anger Through Christ
Anger is one of those emotions that can show up faster than we can stop the impending fallout. It’s the tone we used that was too late to take back. A situation that felt unfair. Something said at just the wrong moment. And before we even realize what’s happening, we feel that heat rise in […]
Overcoming Anger in Relationships
When Anger Hits Close to Home It’s one thing to get angry at traffic, technology, or a long line at the grocery store. However, when anger appears in our closest relationships, such as within our marriage, with our children, extended family members, or friends, it takes on a much deeper significance in these circumstances. The […]
Righteous Anger vs. Sinful Anger
Not all anger is bad. I’ve felt that kind of good anger, like when I see someone mistreated, bullied, or truth being trampled; something deep inside me stirs my emotions. It’s not an outburst; it’s a conviction, and something needs to be done about it. It’s that sense that something isn’t right, and it needs […]
Understanding the Heart Behind Anger
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, “Why do I get so angry?” It could be a sharp word or a sarcastic comment that flies out of your mouth before you have time to think and bite your tongue. It could be a slow burn that grows until you can’t hold it in, and you […]
What the Bible Says About Anger
Many Christians, myself included, ask, “Why do I get so angry?” We also want to know, “Is it wrong to feel this way at all?” and “How do I stop getting angry?”
Am I Saved? Finding Assurance of Your Salvation
When you ask yourself, “How do I know I’m redeemed? Am I truly saved?” You’re asking one of the most critical questions of your life.
The Holy Spirit – Who Is He
The Holy Spirit often remains a mystery. It’s hard to think of Him in the same way; is He some impersonal force somewhere in the universe? What is His purpose?