Have you ever walked away from a conflict and wondered why you said what you did? Have you ever questioned why you are anxious or angry over a situation in life? Several years ago, I asked myself these same questions. Pondering James 4:1-2 led me to inspect my own heart regarding the things that often led me to anger and conflict. It revealed that comfort, rest, peace, and respect were the demanding desires of my heart. These are not bad things for me to desire. But they had

Anxiety is one of the most common experiences of our generation. Although anxiety is common, it is also deeply individual. People struggle with varying degrees of anxiety, ranging from it being irritating to debilitating. In this article, we will define anxiety and explore God’s answers for healing and hope. Anxiety: Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Anxiety is something many people experience. For example, Kelly lies awake at night, her mind racing with all the things she w

If we are to truly disciple others to grow in Christlikeness, these two things must be true of our discipleship. Our discipleship of others should be aimed at the heart, since from the heart flows the wellsprings of life (Prov 4:23). It is worth noting that Scripture uses the terms heart, soul, mind, spirit, and inner self synonymously (Deut 6:5; Ps 6:3; Matt 22:37; John 14:1; Rom 8:16; 2 Cor 4:16). Our heart is central to our very being and contains: What we believe (Matt 9: