Posted on December 17, 2007 by waynecooke
I guess I was a good boy this year cause Santa came to see me. It has been a treat for the last two years that my wife’s uncle, who plays Santa Claus, has come to my father-in-law’s house to surprise all of the kids. Some of the cousins are growing up and think that [...]
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Posted on December 10, 2007 by waynecooke
This year I have told my children that we are taking this Christmas off. Yes, we will buy them a few things, but to be honest, I am so tired of feeling like if I don’t buy a lot of stuff, this makes me a bad father. As Christians we have forgotten the reason why we are celebrating [...]
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Posted on December 6, 2007 by waynecooke
Prov. 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Have you ever heard someone say,” I don’t get mad, I get even”? This sounds so rational. I mean, after all, if you have been done wrong by somebody, you need to at least even up [...]
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Posted on December 4, 2007 by waynecooke
Prov. 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
A lot of people have a problem with anger, but just as much making others mad as themselves. The Bible says that grievous , or hurtful words stir up anger. If you are having a bad day and nothing seems to be [...]
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Posted on December 3, 2007 by waynecooke
Prov. 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
I know, especially as a man, I like to feel strong and mighty. The Bible says that a man that is slow to anger, or a person that thinks before he [...]
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