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Friday, April 3, 2020

Give Up Control

| 1:12 MIN READ | Many times in the trials of life, we want to control things. The way the current pandemic is impacting the world right now is revealing what we can and cannot control. Of course, control is not a bad thing. God has given us the ability to make our own choices, […]

Friday, May 3, 2019

Controlled Desires

Desire is an essential element of life. It inspires and motivates us. It causes us to set goals and go after them. It moves us forward. As long as desires are holy and healthy, they are a good thing. Sometimes desires go haywire, however. A good thing can become a bad thing when it’s out of control. The desire for a piece of cake after dinner is likely fine occasionally, but eating an entire cake, and doing it every evening is over-the-top. It’s a desire gone haywire.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Worrywart?

| 1:55 MIN READ | Have you heard the term before — worrywart? It’s an interesting word that goes back to a 1930’s comic strip. The cartoon contained a character that went by this name. According to one source, the name was originally used to describe a child who constantly pestered and frustrated other people. […]