Danger of Giving into Pain – If you’ve ever suffered with chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. How many people have developed opiate addictions in their effort to get free from physical pain? Emotional pain can likewise spark overreactions, leading to tragic consequences. Constant pain can be so overwhelming, people can despair of life. But pain can also be a blessing in disguise. Many years ago, the pain of a broken heart brought me to a crossroads…

Gossip  Many of us are familiar with the scripture, “A good name is more to be desired than great riches.” (Proverbs 22:1) But what may be less familiar is the verse that says, “…if you want to lose your reputation, all you have to do is gossip.” (Proverbs 25:9-10) Gossip is defined in a variety of ways, “A person who habitually spreads private rumors or facts. Or, someone who writes or shares trivial talk.” How much gossip fills the airwaves?…