By You claim to be one, others have told you that you are one, or you know one—a perfectionist! Only with due sarcasm does anyone mean true perfection when talking about perfectionism, for it is no secret that the claim to be a perfectionist in one area of life, is a
The LORD, absolutely just but quick to forgive
One of the most famous self-introductions of God to mankind came at the time that the nomadic nation of Israel was encamped at Mount Sinai. I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generation of
When to speak and when to keep silent
Our words often get us into trouble. As James 3:8 says, it is a restless evil. But, merely keeping silent is not the answer either. Again, the book of Proverbs helps us maintain the godly, mature, and very wise balance. In Proverbs 26:4-5, two parallel statements on answering another are
Quality Christian Thanksgiving
“Thank you” is thankfully not a foreign sound to our prayers. And yet, our thanksgiving to God is often still lacking. In 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 we find a quality thanksgiving prayer. We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our
Love is only love when shown
It is easy to believe that you love your neighbour as God commanded. But until that love is demonstrated through a loving deed, it is merely good sentiment. Love is patient and kind;love does not envy or boast;it is not arrogant or rude.It does not insist on its own way;it is