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The Cause of Anger?

“In facing up to our anger, we need to realize that no one else causes us to be angry. Someone else’s words or actions may become the occasion of our anger, but the cause lies deep within us — usually … Continue reading

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Powerful, post-Christmas pondering

I hope you have 3 minutes to read something profound — which perfectly fits this present post-Christmas “downtime”… Hopeful Post-Christmas Melancholy (Author: Jon Bloom, at DesiringGod.org blog) Each year Christmas night finds members of my family feeling some melancholy. After … Continue reading

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Ashamed of Shame itself??

I am not alone is wondering whatever happened to “shame” as a legitimate (and most useful) aspect of our spiritual life, when rightly called for. Just today Tim Challies wrote online a helpful little post: “Ashamed of Shame Itself.” Here … Continue reading

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Post-Christmas wisdom

A key leader at Desiring God ministries is Jon Bloom. He has written a few thoughts for families to remember after Christmas has passed. May this bless you…. Each year Christmas night finds members of my family feeling some melancholy. … Continue reading

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