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I admit it. I struggle with anger and frustration on a fairly constant basis. I think most men do although I know its not relegated to just us guys alone. Part of the prevalence might be tied to the fact that its one of the only emotions apart from happiness that men are allowed to feel. Most emotions outside of these two get you made fun of with descriptions like "soft" or "pansy" being hurled your way. So we tend to embrace anger early on and maybe even use it as a one-tone expression of many other emotions like a camouflaged tarp of sorts. Doing this allows us to hide the root of the true issue and avoid the potential assault of your manliness. It gets worse, at least for me. On some level I have managed to embrace my anger and frustration as mostly justified and a badge of honor. Allow me to elaborate and invite you to introspectively decide whether or not you can relate. First off, anger in and of itself is not a sin. Verses like Ephesians 4:26 state to ...

He Found FIVE Abandoned Puppies On a not well travelled road in a wooded area someone releases not one, not two, but five puppies to fend for themselves. Thankfully this kind stranger finds them. In the Midst of Chaos, She Shows Gratitude Despite her home being consumed by flames this poised little one not only remains calm but feels compelled to give her rescuers some water. Seeing Through the Homelessness Allows this Couple to Do More Like many of us, this lady used to assume things about homeless people that were all negative. Then she met this young man decided to get to know him a bit and truly become a friend. Thanks to Caring Student & Well-Trained Staff This Man is Alive He collapsed while teaching a welding class scaring his students to seek out help. Thankfully the staff at this school is a highly trained group with CPR skills that saved him from one of the worst types of medical issues. Man Thanks Police Officer That Arrested Him Years Ago Serving time in prison allowed ...

 As Christians we rightfully make bold claims. Our Father created the entire universe, all of the earth, then decided to create us, AND to make us in His image. Sure, we live in an imperfect world but He is mightier than the fallen state of affairs. To prove it He sent His son to ultimately fix what we so horribly broke. Our identity in Christ also allows a certain boldness you don't typically find in the average non-believer or other religious follower. He overcame death that we might live. He gives us a new identity that we can approach the throne of God like children rather than broken beggars riddled with sin. But what happens when our boldness is challenged and life drops an atomic bomb on us? Do we fold and run? Do we become consumed with anxiety and resentment? Do we just talk the talk or can we actually walk the walk? Those questions are hard for me to answer personally and quite honestly I am not inviting a bomb to land on my lap as a means of testing. However, that exact ...

 Even in a normal work environment it can be hard to live out your faith. Though the Civil Rights Act protects everyone from discrimination when it comes to hiring practices, it can still be difficult to navigate the do's and don'ts of any public display of those belief systems. Adding to the complication and gravity of the situation we have a very public figure in that of Joe Missoula, head coach of NBA team, the Celtics. If someone like him decides to share their faith, its a higher risk option and one that must be navigated carefully as it most certainly puts a target on your back to those that might be opposed. A third barrier in this specific instance is the potentially perceived insult to the royal family as Joe is asked about his thoughts regarding their attendance of one of the Celtics games. The exact question was, " Did you get a chance to meet the royal family and if not, what was it like having them there in the building?" The question came from a reporter...