Manage or Manipulate?

She wept for the treachery she was about to commit against her husband. She reasoned aloud, the blessing is about to go to impetuous Esau, and I know he will squander the blessing. Besides, the Lord said the older shall serve the younger, and maybe this is God’s way…”

Putting Out Fires before Burning Bridges

I would like to introduce my friend and guest blogger for this week –  Carolyn Dale Newell.  She gives excellent insight on handling anger – putting out fires.  Carolyn writes: When the sparks of anger arise, we can employ the “Stop, drop and roll” technique we learned as children in case of fire. It seems to work as well with the flames of anger. Stop, pause, and be silent.  Drop the words of retaliation on the tip of your tongue.  Roll, as they say, with the Spirit. Allow love to take precedence.  Let gentleness emerge from your lips rather than Read More