GODLY ANGER

Think of this: Every person on the planet has a temper. Why do you think that
is? Do you think the devil created anger? No way! Satan never created anything.
He doesn't have the power to create. All he does is pervert the godly things God
created.
It's God who gave us the capacity to get angry. Anger has a godly function. But
with most of us, it's been perverted. We don't need to get delivered of a
temper; we need to learn how to manage that anger and direct it the way God
intended — not toward people, but toward the devil and evil.
There is a well-known passage of Scripture that talks about a positive use of
anger. Yet this passage is most often interpreted in a way that loses the true
intent of what Paul was saying. Ephesians 4:26-27 says,
"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give
place to the devil".
This is usually interpreted as, "God knows you are only human, and you will
sometimes get angry. That just happens. But it doesn't become sin unless you let
it persist. So make sure you confess and forsake your anger every night before
you go to bed."
There is no doubt that getting over anger quickly has great benefit. Confessing
and forsaking anger before you go to bed every night is a good thing to do. But
that is not what this verse is teaching. It's nearly the opposite.
Paul is saying there is a godly anger that is not sin. God gives us a command to
get angry with a righteous anger. Then he says, "Let not the sun go down on your
wrath". What happens when the sun goes down? Typically we stop working. The day
winds down, and we rest and go to sleep. Paul is saying, "Don't let this godly
anger ever stop working. Keep it awake. Stir it up and keep it active!" Then
verse 27 continues, "Neither give place to the devil". If we don't keep a godly
anger active within us, we are giving place to the devil. What a revelation!
There is a righteous use of anger. Not understanding this has rendered many
Christians so passive, they don't get mad at the evil in this world. Therefore,
Satan is having a free shot at everything we hold dear and holy. Our society is
under attack, and our righteous anger that God has given us as a weapon is kept
in its sheath and not used. This needs to change.

Immigration Reform ?

All people are created in the image of God, and this biblical truth should be the guiding value for immigration reform. Our immigration system must treat people fairly and provide the opportunity for people to flourish as God intends. The president and senators from both political parties have called for immigration reform that would reflect this principle.
 
America has always been and still is a nation of immigrants. For hundreds of years, hard-working families have come to the United States for the chance to better their lives and contribute to our society. Scripture speaks loudly and clearly about the response required of us: God calls us to welcome the stranger (Deuteronomy 10), and our faith demands we love the least among us (Matthew 25). Supporting immigration reform is an opportunity to put our faith into action on behalf of 11 million new Americans.

There are hopeful signs that politicians from both sides of the aisle are finally ready to pass immigration reform, but those opposed are already mobilizing to try and stop progress from happening. The voice of the faith community is needed now more than ever.

Positive Thinking..

Now, is it possible to think positively all of the time? Perhaps not. Nevertheless, if a person  cultivates an excellent grade of good mental soil, any nasty weed that sprouts without welcome can be readily purged from his head. But it is necessary that you begin with good fertile ground from which positive ideas, good behavior, and honorable character spring abundantly. It starts with positive thinking. It starts with you. It starts today.

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A Father's Eyes

A Father's Eyes
by Rev. M.D. Rogers
Jonathan's mother died when he was very young and his father brought him up. Both of them shared a very special relationship. Jonathan loved to play football and his father made sure that he was always there to cheer his son at every match, even if Jonathan wasn't a part of the playing team. Jonathan being small sized, wasn't allowed to play in the main team. Nevertheless, he continued with his practice with full determination. Everyone thought that Jonathan would never be able to make it into the team, though somehow, his determination carried him through. The coach seeing his diligence and dedication decided to keep him on the roster.

One day during practice, the coach met him with a telegram. Jonathan was shocked to read the message contained in it. Swallowing hard, he mumbled to the coach, "My father died this morning. Will it be all right if I miss practice today?" The coach gently put his arm around his shoulder and said, "Take the rest of the week off, son, and don't even plan to come to the game on Saturday." On the day of the game, Jonathan's college team was losing badly to the rival team. The coach and the players had all lost hope when they saw Jonathan coming towards them. Jonathan ran up to the coach and pleaded him to allow him to play this match. At first, the coach wouldn't allow him to play. However after a lot of persuasion, the coach gave in.No sooner Jonathan joined the team in the field, their scores started to improve before both the teams were on a tie.

However, the real cheer came during the crucial closing seconds when he intercepted a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown. His team members were ecstatic. The crowd came running towards him to celebrate the win. After the match, the coach went up to Jonathan, who was seated alone in the corner of the locker room and asked, "Kid, I can't believe it. You were fantastic! Tell me what got into you? How did you do it?" He looked at the coach, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know that my dad was blind?" The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile, "Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could see me play, and I wanted to show him I could do it!"

When God Created Fathers

When God Created Fathers

When the good lord was creating Fathers, He started with a tall frame. And a female angel nearby said,"What kinda of father is that?If You're going to make children so close to the ground, why have You put fathers up so high?He won't be able to shoot marbles without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending over or even kiss a child without a lot of stooping."

And God smiled and said,"Yes but, if I make him child-sized, who would children have to look up to?"

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