Anger's Major Motivator

The mastermind behind our anger is our own selfishness. We will continue to be easily angered until we get a firm grasp on how God sees us and how He calls us to treat the people around us.

Meet Jealousy's Hostile Sidekick

Sweet Christian girls don't get angry, right? Or they throw the occasional angry fit and then go on with their day like it's no big deal. But anger is a big deal.
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How well do you know the green-eyed monster?

Jealousy will mess you up. That's why Shakespeare calls it a monster and why God's Word warns us so strongly against it.

No Longer Just a “Guy’s Struggle”

You know it’s a struggle for guys—even Christian guys—but Christian girls and women?

Yeast

Sin, like yeast, is potent. It has a way of working itself into every corner of our lives.

Flee!

Check out what happens in Genesis 39:11-12:

“ One day he went into the house to attend his duties, and none of the household servants was in side. She caught him by his cloak and said, ‘Come to bed with me!’ But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house.” 

The “he” in this story is Joseph, who at the time was a slave in the house of Potiphar. The “she “ is Potiphar’s wife who is seeking to seduce Joseph. Scandalous, I know. While the plotline is interesting (sounds like a soap opera to me), it’s not the best part of this story. I am most intrigued by Joseph’s reaction when faced with the temptation to sin.

A Spit wad and a Letter Ten Years Later . . .

While it’s been a whole decade since I flung my graduation cap in the air with glee and moved on to bigger and better things, I was reminded recently—with regret—that the consequences of my sin stick around and impact others negatively long after I’m gone. 
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Are Gossip and Murder the Same?

Have you ever heard someone claim, “All sins are equal to God?” I have. For years I believed that this was a claim based on Scripture. Just like the other tough questions we’ve been tackling this week, after doing some digging I’ve discovered that it’s just not that simple.
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If it feels so right, how can it be wrong?

The drama continues. Only this time, Eve isn't the main character—you are. Sin is still seductive. The stakes are still high. The consequences are still devastating. The choice is yours. Will you listen to God's voice? 


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Hope for the tug of war with sin

Many, many of you commented on Friday’s post. The consistent theme was that when faced with Paul’s struggle with sin, you can totally relate. Sometimes, it feels like it’s impossible to overcome our sin. But, God’s Truth tells a different story.
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Are you in a tug of war with sin?

Does the power of sin within you ever sabotage your best intentions? Do you decide to do good (to read your Bible, to pray more often, to get more involved in ministry in your church) only to drop the ball? Do you decide not to do bad (to gossip less, to stop lying, to be nice to your parents) only to fall flat on your face? Do you ever feel like you can’t overcome your sin?
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I Told the Truth at the DMV

What are some practical ways that you can pursue Truth this week? What are some areas where you are struggling to choose between God’s Truth and the World’s deception?
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What are the consequences of sin?

What does the Bible say about the specific consequences we can expect to face when we sin?
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The lie Satan loves to tell about sin

What does God's Word say about speeding and music downloads?
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Can sin be harmless?

Is it okay to break the rules/law if no one gets hurt? When does doing so become a sin?
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Is Conviction a Feeling? Part 2

Yesterday I started a conversation about the role of emotion in convicting us of sin. I asked this question--just because we aren’t feeling convicted, does that mean that there isn’t sin in our lives that we should respond to?

I think the answer is clearly no.
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Is Conviction a Feeling?

Is conviction a feeling? Should we base our choices and attitudes on whether or not we feel guilty or ashamed?
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