modesty (ˈmädəstē): the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities; the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level; behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency To speak on the topic of modesty, we must first understand the words unassuming […]
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So many things can be said on the topic of pride. We know there are different types of pride, both good and bad. I am going to touch on the negative side of pride, the kind that is self-destructive and causes total loss. It cannot be understood any plainer than Proverbs 16:18: Too much pride
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hate (hāt): (v) to feel intense or passionate dislike for (someone) (n) intense or passionate dislike Hate is a strong emotion that makes people do horrendous things. Most of the time, they don’t even know why they commit the acts that they do. As we all know, it is toxic, but being born into sin,
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love /ləv/: an intense feeling of deep affection; a great interest and pleasure in something; feeling a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone) It’s February and love is in the air! Everyone wants to be loved. Some will go to extremes for this emotion, others will settle for much less. This month, I want to
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Anxiety (aNGˈzīədē) is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or uneasiness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Everyone experiences anxiety. No one is immune to it because of the fallen world we live in. Anxiety can be negative or positive depending upon the perception of the concerned person. There
My heart may ache from loss, but my joy will remain. My happiness is not here And my pulse pounds with disdain. My sins forgiven; I have nothing to fear. I’ll see my Pops again in Heaven on high. I have real JOY in knowing God doesn’t lie. (Henderson, 2019) We as believers know that
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Let’s start with the definition of loneliness. Loneliness is defined as a sadness because one has no friends or company. Most people equate loneliness with being alone. The definition of alone, however, is defined as having no one present. They are not the same, but these two words are interchanged often by most people. In
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pain: /pān/: Mental and/or physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. All of us at some point have experienced pain. Maybe you are currently in a painful season. Or perhaps it is waiting around the corner soon. As we come into this sinful world, at birth we experience mental, emotional, and physical discomfort.
con·tent·ment (ˈkənˈtentmənt): A state of happiness and satisfaction. When we think of contentment, we think of happiness, satisfaction, and serenity. This month, as we continue our study on the emotion of contentment, we find that contentment means different things to different people. What makes a person happy and/or satisfied? Is it money, kids, material things,
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jeal·ous·y (ˈjeləsē): Envious feeling of discontent and ill will because of an other’s advantages, possessions, etc.; resentful dislike of another who has something that one desires. What is jealousy? Jealousy commonly refers to thoughts or feelings of insecurity or uncertainty, fear or anxiety, and/or concern for a relative lack of possessions. Jealousy can consist of one or
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