Don’t Be Controlled by Your Anger
on December 13th, 2024
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” - Ephesians 4:26 As we have looked at the last couple of days, anger, in and of itself, isn’t a problem. It’s what we do with it that matters most. Paul’s instruction to the church echoes the wisdom found in Psalm 4:4, where God told David to “be angry and do not sin.” Even when David’s anger was justified by his son Absalom’s ... Read More
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Welcome Your Anger
on December 12th, 2024
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” - Ephesians 4:26 When you think of anger, you probably picture yelling, throwing things, or lashing out in some way. That’s often how we’ve seen anger expressed, and it’s easy to associate the emotion with destruction and chaos. But here’s a different way to look at anger: it’s not the emotion itself that’s the problem, it’s h... Read More
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A Healthy Relationship with Anger
on December 11th, 2024
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” - Ephesians 4:26 Anger can be a powerful emotion, and for some, it’s something they wrestle with daily. You might find yourself struggling with irritability, frequent outbursts, and a sense of frustration that boils over in ways you regret later. It’s easy to feel consumed by anger, as if it’s something you can’t control. But a... Read More
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Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
on December 10th, 2024
“To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” - Ephesians 4:22-24 If you’re familiar with hip-hop from the early 90s, you might recall Ice Cube’s hit single “Check Yo Self.” The message... Read More
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Feed Your Faith
on December 9th, 2024
"Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” - 1 Peter 1:13 Chronic fear can cloud our judgment and leave us making decisions we wouldn’t normally consider. When fear is in control, rational thinking often takes a back seat. Timothy, facing the challenges of ministry and perse... Read More
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God’s Love Casts Out Fear
on December 8th, 2024
"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” - 1 John 4:18 When fear overwhelms us, it can lead us to question God’s love. It’s easy to think that if we’re facing difficulty or suffering, it’s a sign that God has abandoned us. David experienced this kind of anguish in Psalm 22, crying out, “My G... Read More
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The Power to Manage Fear
on December 7th, 2024
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - 2 Timothy 1:7 Timothy’s journey in ministry wasn’t an easy one. He had left his family and his community to serve alongside Paul, spreading the Gospel and building up the church at Ephesus. Now, with Paul absent and persecution on the rise, Timothy was feeling the weight of responsibility. Fear began to creep in, a... Read More
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Understanding the Source of Your Fear
on December 6th, 2024
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - 2 Timothy 1:7 We all experience fear from time to time, but chronic fear, the kind that paralyzes us, consumes our thoughts, and keeps us trapped, does not come from God. Paul makes it clear to Timothy that when fear takes over and hinders us from living the full, abundant life God has for us, we must examine the so... Read More
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What is it Telling You?
on December 5th, 2024
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear comes in many forms. On one end of the spectrum, there’s constructive fear, fear that helps us avoid danger and make better decisions. On the other end, there’s chronic fear, the kind that paralyzes and controls us. Paul’s message to Timothy was clear: it's not about whether we experience fear, bu... Read More
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Identifying the Nature of Your Fear
on December 4th, 2024
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is a natural emotion that every human being experiences, but not all fear is the same. In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul makes a significant distinction when he says, "God has not given us the spirit of fear." Notice that Paul doesn’t say, "God has not given us fear." Instead, he addresses "the spirit of fea... Read More
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Don’t Be Scurred
on December 3rd, 2024
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - 2 Timothy 1:7 Imagine facing the darkest, most uncertain moment of your life. That’s exactly what Paul was experiencing when he wrote his second letter to Timothy. Imprisoned in a Roman dungeon, awaiting his impending death, Paul knew the church was under severe threat. Emperor Nero’s madness was wreaking havoc acro... Read More
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Facing the Fear of the Unknown
on December 2nd, 2024
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10 There’s a powerful story about a criminal who, when faced with the choice between being hung by a rope or walking through a mysterious iron door, chose the rope. As the noose was slipping around his neck, he asked the king what ... Read More
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Overcoming Fear
on December 1st, 2024
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” - 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is a powerful emotion, one that grips our hearts and minds, often leaving us paralyzed or anxious. In the movie Inside Out 2, fear is portrayed in a way many of us can relate to. It's an image of uncertainty and caution, always on alert for danger or the unexpected. If you stop and think about it... Read More
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Put Your Trust in What You Know
on November 30th, 2024
"Be sober-minded; be watchful." - 1 Peter 5:8 Your mind is powerful, processing countless thoughts every minute, and without realizing it, your mind can lead you into a maze of anxious thoughts. Neuroscientists tell us that the human brain can process information at incredible speeds, up to 268 miles per hour. That’s why it’s easy to get swept away by “what ifs,” especially when life feels unc... Read More
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Release It to God
on November 29th, 2024
"Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 One of the hardest things to do in life is to release control. We often center ourselves on situations we can't manage and try to solve problems that are beyond us. But for the Christian, Peter offers a clear solution: release it to God. He tells us to “cast all your anxieties on Him” because God cares for us. The peo... Read More
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Thank You, God
on November 28th, 2024
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" - Psalm 107:1 Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the goodness of God in our lives. In the busyness of life, it’s easy to focus on what we lack, what we wish we had, or what we think we deserve. But gratitude requires us to shift our perspective—to recogni... Read More
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Not in Control
on November 27th, 2024
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you." - 1 Peter 5:6 Peter gives us a powerful key to handling anxiety: humility. He suggests that one of the reasons we struggle with anxiety is an overestimation of self, a belief that we are responsible for solving our own problems and managing the future on our own. Theologian Thomas Schreine... Read More
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Shifting Focus
on November 26th, 2024
"Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 In his letter to the early church, Peter spoke to believers who were struggling with deep anxiety about their future. They were living in a time of trial and persecution, dealing with trauma on many levels—social, economic, physical, and emotional. Peter knew their faith was being tested, and the weight of their circum... Read More
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