John Winters took seriously his job as church board chairman. He had definite ideas about how church affairs should be run. He said that nothing but the best could be tolerated in Christian work. Once, when he felt the pastor was undercutting his efforts to maintain a high standard, John came close to an open …
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Meditate on these verses related to pride, and ask God to show you anything that you need to confess and repent of: On Pride Stop acting so proud and haughty! Don’t speak with such arrogance! For the LORD is a God who knows what you have done; he will judge your actions. (1 Samuel 2:3, …
Feeling afraid? Is fear keeping you in bondage? Do you want to change? Fear’s family of behaviors includes disbelief, worry, and anxiety. These can be replaced with faith. Discover how to overcome fear in its various forms through time-tested insights that really work! Self-Test Are You Fearful? The following self-evaluation quiz will help you determine whether you …
Do you know someone who circles back again and again to the same place of fear or anxiety, whether it relates to their health, their family, their finances, or whatever else may be troubling them? Some fear may be natural and acceptable. But living in fear because you refuse to move on is another matter: …
Are you struggling with fear, worry, or a related habit? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps outlined in this article. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God If you are worried, …
“It’s agonizing. Any gathering of people frightens me. In a traffic jam, I feel like jumping out of the car and running away. I force myself to go to church and sit there with a feeling of suspense. Nothing ever happens. Even a few customers lined up to buy something in my place of business …
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Meditate on these verses related to fear, and ask God to show you anything that you need to confess and repent of: Fear Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right …
Anger is a strong feeling of dislike, displeasure, or antagonism. It is connected to a host of other negative feelings and behaviors, including rage, hatred, bitterness, vengefulness, and violence. What do you do if you are filled with rage or hatred or bitterness? What do you do if you are vengeful or violent? By God’s …
Are you struggling with anger or an anger-related behavior? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps below. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God Almost certainly, a distorted perception of God’s nature …
Dave was a department foreman at a manufacturing firm. One day his boss called him into the office and said, “Dave, as you know, things are a bit slow these days. I realize you have worked hard and run one of the best departments in the company, but my orders are to cut one supervisor, …
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