No one can tame the tongue. James 3:9 Have you said a word that you wish you could take back? When considering an example, I thought of Ralphie in the movie A Christmas Story. I don’t have to background this movie as everyone in the world watches it every Christmas – probably three times! Setting […]
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Another interruption to Interruptions: Every now and then someone else writes an Interruptions. Literally, this has happened every now and then… or exactly twice in 218 Interruptions. Marlo has written both. Her other Interruptions (#187 – look it up at www.grantedwardsauthor.com) discussed suffering from a teenage perspective. Below, she discusses her secret ingredient for overcoming
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I am a prophet, priest, and king! You are too. I am not the Prophet, Priest, and King! I am a prophet, priest, and king. You are too! I hope you understand what I’m saying. Your opinion of yourself is important. All your decisions, attitudes, and the way that you treat others will depend on
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Sitting on a back porch with a friend many years ago, he asked me, “Are you sure that you have the right motive for the decision that you want to make?” My response: “I’m not sure any decision that I have ever made has been completely free of selfish motives.” My friend’s reaction was a
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Beware of Miggy Moments! As discussed in Interruptions #214: after a Miggy Moment you say or think, “I shouldn’t have done that. Why did I do that? I’m not like that! What happened?” During a Miggy Moment you lose empathy, self-control, and often explode with words, thoughts, and actions with later regret. Your brain contains
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Cease from anger and abandon quick reactive words; Do not get upset; it leads only to frustration and causes many difficulties. Psalm 37:8 (OGV) What is a “Miggy Moment?” I’m a reactive person. We all react when someone yells at us or gossips about us or takes our Thanksgiving leftovers from the refrigerator. Your reaction to these insults
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I’ve heard this statement many times, “The mystery of the Trinity.” When I hear the word “mystery” I think “unknowable.” Paul describes the mystery of Christ in Ephesians 3. At first, I considered giving up as I can never solve mysteries. Then I realized that the word in the Greek translated as “mystery” can better
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That’s right, only one verse to consider in this Interruptions. Let not many of us become teachers, brothers and sisters, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. James 3:1 Those who teach God’s word, and become known as leaders in the church, face greater scutiny in their thoughts, words, and actions. Yesterday,
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God the Father said to Moses: “I AM Who I AM,” and He said, “This is what you shall say to the sons of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:14 Jesus echoed this statement: Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly I say to you, before Abraham was born, I AM.” John
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Thanksgiving is an antidote to fear and depression. Thanksgiving allows your disappointment to attain the higher level of God’s
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