Psalm 4:4-5 It is hard to stay silent when the world is against you. We normally want to defend ourselves, to stand up and fight. In fact, protection is one of the deepest wiring circuits in our brains. Safety bypasses and overrides many other circuits in the brain. When safety and security are soContinue reading “Staying Silent”
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Practical Matters
Mark 8:1-3 Life is filled with so many small, practical matters. We develop mental checklists to manage them. If you have small children you have probably perfected this by now. There is the “out the door for shopping” checklist. Diapers, wipes, drink, distracting toys, treat. Check, check, check, check, check. We all have theseContinue reading “Practical Matters”
Authority’s Care
Mark 4:39 Have you ever been afraid of a barking, growling dog? It catches you off guard and suddenly there it is, and you are on its lunch menu. I am sure you have seen the news stories about dogs mauling people. If the people survive the damage is long-lasting and often life-altering. OneContinue reading “Authority’s Care”
Impulse Control
Proverbs 15:24 I’ve been doing research for a Masters level course that I need. The paper is about vitamin supplements and whether or not they reallyhave a positive effect on cognitive functioning and length of life. Part of what I have read demonstrates the desire to live longer, and for some people at anyContinue reading “Impulse Control”
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