Is it ever our job to teach our spouse a lesson? When is it necessary, even appropriate, to pay him or her back for their behavior? Does that response bring us closer together, or does it drive a larger wedge between us? Does revenge eliminate walls, or does it erect larger ones? Let us consider…
Tag: Unity
Working On Your Temple (part 1)
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God…
A Portrait of Unity
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. Acts 4:32 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running…
Do What Feels Good!
In one form or another, we will hear (and at times, perhaps say) something similar to this phrase. There are times, however, when this advice falls flat and will leave us feeling more hollow than before we chose this course of action. What is the highest pursuit of a human being if not to please…
Battling Inner Evil (Part 2)
In Part 1, we briefly looked at the realm of pride and how we can effectively battle against it. Now, let us turn our attention to the topic of greed. How can one use their energy of effort and thought so as not to feed the greed? To oppose greed, one should focus on the…
Food for Thought 