Emotion – The Arnold Journey

Kick in the Balls

Deuteronomy 33:11 Bless all his skills, LORD, and be pleased with the work of his hands. Strike down those who rise against him, his foes till they rise no more.” I love hearing people use language to express very complicated emotional states. We often us complex pictures to explain what goes on inside our souls.Continue reading “Kick in the Balls”

Amazed Isn’t Enough – Mark 15:5

Mark 15:5 But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. Being amazed isn’t enough to create a new life. Salvation requires more than amazement. Watching a spacecraft being launched might bring amazement, but you would be no closer to a relationship with God. Listening to the voice of the LORD in the nightContinue reading “Amazed Isn’t Enough – Mark 15:5”

Explosion

Proverbs 14:16-17 Getting a handle on our anger can be difficult process. I do know one thing, letting our anger control our behavior can be very detrimental to our relationships and reputation as a Jesus-follower. Anger can even destroy us. There is a role for anger in our lives. Anger is, after all, a God-givenContinue reading “Explosion”

Tall Tale

Proverbs 14:3 Sometimes we say too much. This is especially true when we are bragging about something we have done. The human tendency is to embellish the story with each telling. We don’t mean to change it, or purposefully make the story better, but we add little details to paint ourselves in a better light.Continue reading “Tall Tale”