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Anger is a normal human emotion, but it needs to be expressed appropriately. Aggression is different. Aggression is behavior intended to harm, intimidate, retaliate, or punish. When anger turns into chronic hostility, revenge, intimidation, or aggression, it carries significant relational, emotional, and even physical health costs. The Bible does not tell us that feeling angry…

Currently, I am writing a book on fear and anxiety, and the last few months have given me an unexpected opportunity to put into practice what I am writing. Years ago, an Army officer showed up at our home to tell us that my oldest brother had died in a plane crash. At the time,…

It’s Tuesday afternoon. The deadline is Friday. The project sits open on your laptop, cursor blinking, waiting. You tell yourself you’ll just go to the gym first—clear your head, boost your focus. After that, you check a few emails, then reward yourself with a quick break that turns into an hour-long scroll. By evening, the…

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Words have power.” Scripture certainly agrees. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that “The tongue has the power of life and death.” While we often think about how our words affect other people, have you ever considered how the words you use affect you? Research suggests they may reveal, and even reinforce, your…
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