Is it impossible to forgive and forget an offense?Some offenses we can forgive immediately, others disappear into faded memory. But some bad acts seem impossible to forget. We replay the offense over and over, refreshing its painful memory in our mind. This is when resentment sets in—and resentment gradually transitions into bitterness which sours our […]

In the Book of Wisdom it says, “There’s nothing so delicious as the taste of gossip! It melts in your mouth.” Why do we seem to relish hearing negative things about others?  – Today “gossip” refers to saying salacious things about another, or the sharing of a secret. – Ironically, the word originated in Old

It is portrayed as being a natural thing for people to do. I see it daily on popular media and social networks. It goes by different names, but it is the act of divorcing family members and friends who bring no value or benefit to your life. The natural affinity of love between parents and

I realize that most of you reading this do not believe in a loving God who is personally involved in the lives of those who welcome Him. Billions of believers also once held that conviction. – I share this with you because I am convinced that we are eternal. And I desire with all my

Contentment is the inward, gracious, quiet spirit that joyfully rests in what one has. Contentment isn’t loud. It’s not the finale at the fireworks exhibition. It’s the quiet pleasure of a cup of hot tea tinged with honey. It’s the purring of a cat or the cooing of a baby. It’s what we need for

Earlier this year two police offers in Oklahoma received a report of someone yelling for help. They responded to the call and tracked the voice. When they came upon the distressed individual, they found not a human but a goat. Its cry sounded like “Help!” The animal had become separated from its mate, and the

The Psalms The Psalms are a collection of 150 ancient songs. The most popular of which is Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd…” Many of these songs were written by David. — David slew a bear and a lion when he was a boy shepherd. He then killed Goliath, the giant. Later, the Lord

If Life has been generous to us, it is a blessing; also, it may be a curse that will lead our hearts away from the Truth. Too often, the poor are persecuted by the wealthy. It has always been so. The sinful nature of our humanity craves to feel superior to others. Wealth puts people

There are many reasons why good people do bad things. But whatever the reasons, even when done with good intentions, they frequently come back and bite us. — Instead, we should discipline ourselves to avoid dishonesty and bad behavior. — Develop a list of characteristics that you want your personality to possess. — ‘Maturity’ is

Learning to be careful and not to sin is a lifetime effort. God helps us in this in many ways. But when we stray from His path, there are frequently consequences. “O Lord, rebuke me not in Your wrath, and chasten me not in Your burning anger.” (Psalm 38) The Lord is our Father. He