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Slow to Anger (James 1:19-21)

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

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Can Hope Be Found in Present-Day America?

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

I was once on a college campus for a conference that featured a prominent biologist as a keynote speaker. During his talk, he defended Darwinian evolutionary theory from attacks by other academics. Whether his defense was successful or not was … Continue reading →

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Common Ways – and One Uncommon Way – to Handle Conflict

Posted on January 6, 2018 by

The beginning of a new year can serve as a catalyst for dealing with old problems, including long-standing relational conflicts. Every family – every person – experiences conflict. Two people are all that it takes to set the stage and … Continue reading →

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Awash

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

I once asked a retired public school teacher friend what was the biggest change during his thirty years of teaching, from the sixties to the nineties. Without even taking time to reflect he answered: “The language people use – both … Continue reading →

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No one needs another reason to be angry

Posted on February 27, 2016 by

Pundits keep telling us that Donald Trump has succeeded thus far by tapping into a deep-seated anger within the electorate. A CBS poll seems to bear this out: Mr. Trump enjoys a double-digit lead among voters who self-identify as angry. … Continue reading →

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The well-tempered person

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

Controlling anger is a big issue for many people. “I’ll admit it,” they say. “I have a real temper.” But they’re mistaken. The problem is they have not been tempered enough. “Tempering” is a process that increases strength and elasticity. … Continue reading →

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