I know that anger isn’t funny but when I looked at photos of angry people I could feel my stomach knotting up so I thought a little levity might help defuse any pent up anger any of you might be feeling as you read this. Also, it really is true that the more we stuff our angry feelings, the worse…
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Unforgiveness (big baggage)
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. ~ Jesus (Matthew 6:14,15) Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s…
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Bitterness Roots (baggage)
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31,32 It starts with thoughts. Thoughts like, “Why did this happen to me?” “Why haven’t I received…____ “ (you fill in the…
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Comparison…and Envy (baggage)
The strangest thing happened to me on my way to writing this piece on comparison (that led to a study on envy, jealousy, and covetousness.) I think I got a little…envious…as I began researching books on this subject and I came across some really amazing authors who, in turn, had reviews from OTHER amazing authors—who all seemed to have…
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Depression (heavy, sad, baggage)
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. * Half agony, half hope. That would be me. Like ALL human beings…I am complex. I hardly understand myself on most days. But, today, THIS day, (and many other days, I’m sure) if I had to give a one line summary about myself, I think it would be this short quote from…
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Are You Done Yet? (Pouting and/or Throwing a Tantrum) (baggage)
Let me just save you some time. These two attitudes/techniques depicted below won’t get you anywhere with God. Believe me, I know. I’ve done them. And sometimes I still do! { Yea. Embarrassing admission. And even though it may not be on the outside…it’s happening on the inside! } We may not want to grow up spiritually and emotionally—because it’s…
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