Pollution control
... for the trap.
The passage in James above lists at least two areas that can be weak spots in our fight against the pollution of this world: controlling our anger and taming our tongue.
Anger is dangerous ...
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Grow up (Part II)
... our growth in the Lord and bear fruits for the world to feed on. There are many aspects of our lives that need to be controlled for us to experience growth. Examples include the tongue which controls the ...
What is Your Excuse?
... anything to lose but that is not the case.
In 2023, I urge you to leave the comfort of your excuses and make yourself available for the work of God so that when the roll is called up in Heaven you wil ...
The fruit of the Spirit - Self-control
... last one in this list, Self-Control.
Self-controlled person refers to one who masters his desires and passion, especially his sensual appetites. Self-control is very much an important part of maturity. ...
Paper-thin cut on the soul
... and Apologist, Dr. Ravi Zacharias told a story of a friend who called him in the middle of night. He was sobbing uncontrollably at the other end of the line; he was deeply agitated. Ravi, himself moved ...
There is hope!
... smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. "God, how could you do this to me?" he cried.
Early the next day he was awakened ...
Death before life
... wars AGAINST the mind which is controlled by the spirit. But as your spirit feeds on God's word and prays, the grace of God multiplies and your spirit receives training from the Holy Spirit. Your spirit ...
The principle of purity- Part 1
... is an appropriate and proper way to live: "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, ...
The smoke signal for God's grac
... smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. "GOD, how could you do this to me?" he cried.
Early the next day he was awakened ...
The wrong kind of passion
... works but to all kinds of sin; we are no more controlled by the spirit but by the flesh; we are no more slaves to righteousness but to sin (Read Romans 6:15-23)
In one of His earthly journeys, Christ ...
Forgiveness shows Christian maturity
... 4:8). Uncontrolled anger in the family, community, country and the church result in terrible outcomes. Anger is at the core of all the problems of humanity. Divisions in the church are even the saddest ...
Showing care when it hurts
... slipped and fell heavily to the ground with the beating heart rolling through the dust. Then in a stillness of breath, suddenly came a caring, motherly and slow tone of the following words from the bleeding ...
Refocusing
... Getting pictures uploaded, writing about their day, scrolling through piles and piles of posts and monitoring and responding to the many comments can be a time-consuming task and it can even become overwhelming ...
There is hope!
... smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. "God, how could you do this to me?" he cried.
Early the next day he was awakened ...
Remember the God of the beginning
“In the beginning God…” (NIV) Genesis 1:1
Many people have wondered about the source of their strengths and favours. Today I am only attempting to stroll on this sensitive path for the consideration ...
It is well
... to inspire us.
‘When peace like a river attendeth my way;
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say;
It is well, it is well with my soul’.
May God help us ...
The wrong kind of passion
... works but to all kinds of sin; we are no more controlled by the spirit but by the flesh; we are no more slaves to righteousness but to sin (Read Romans 6:15-23)
In one of His earthly journeys, Christ ...
Train to Win
... keep our form for success just as the athlete goes through a controlled diet, pleasure and lifestyle to win.
On the final day of the sports, athletes play according to rules to win. Life like a game ...
The principle of purity- Part 1
... is an appropriate and proper way to live: "For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, ...
The smoke signal for God's grac
... smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. "GOD, how could you do this to me?" he cried.
Early the next day he was awakened ...