Four lies about anger
Leslie Vernick helps us compare myths to Scripture when it comes to getting angry.
Leslie Vernick
The gift of acceptance
Aimee and John were arguing even as they entered my counseling office. Aimee announced, “I just found out John’s been smoking again. I can’t believe it. What’s wrong with him?” It was John’s turn to blast Aimee. “She treats me like I’m 15 years old. I know smoking is not good for me. I don’t smoke in the house and I don’t smoke when I’m around…
How to forgive and why it’s good for you
Sheila said, “I know I’m supposed to forgive my husband for hurting me, but how exactly do I do it? I try but I still feel angry and bad thoughts come into my head. How do I know when I’ve let his offense go?” I find many believers struggle with the practical application of biblical truths. We know where we want to go, we’re just not sure how…
Do you have your God glasses on?
Have ever you prayed and prayed and prayed about something important and nothing seems to be changing? It’s tempting during those seasons to give up, but going to God about a difficult situation doesn’t always change the situation as much as it changes the way we look at it. Oswald Chambers writes, “One of the great needs of the Christian…
Four warning signs your teen may be in an abusive relationship
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Parents, pastors, teachers and youth pastors did you know: 40% of girls age 14 to 17 report knowing someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend Nearly 1 in 5 teenage girls who have been in a relationship said a boyfriend had threatened violence or self-harm if the couple…
Five things you can do to help someone that has been abused
This month is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Did you know that one in four women report some sort of abuse in her most intimate relationships? We’ve all been in situations where we have a gut feeling something isn’t quite right or someone has disclosed something to us and we’re not sure what to do. Sometimes we respond by pretending…
Is emotional abuse ever grounds for Biblical separation?
God’s word clearly has much to say in support of victims of verbal and emotional cruelty.
Five signs your marriage may be destructive
If you recognize that your marriage may be destructive, don’t close your eyes, but face the truth and begin to take some action and get some support.
Are snakes biting your ankles?
Have you ever been bitten by a poisonous snake and felt its lethal effect coursing through your veins? I have. No, I never have been snagged by the fangs of a rattlesnake or cobra, but I been attacked by other kinds of snakes that inject their poison of hate, bitterness, irritation, discouragement, hopelessness, fear, depression…
All stressed out?
Leslie Vernick gives us encouragement from scripture on responding to anxiety.
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Cleaning up the clutter in your life
Ed Stetzer Live helps you live out the truth of the gospel in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on years of research and ministry experience, Ed leads special guests and caller interaction in an engaging discussion of today’s cultural trends. Discover new ways to show and share the love of Jesus to a broken and hurting world. Ed Stetzer…
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”