Category Archives: Christian Life

Bible Principles for Dealing With Criticism

Posted on January 25, 2026 by ronelfran

Words Can Hurt “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Have you ever said that? I certainly have. I was taught that little adage as a child, and I can dimly remember the kids … Continue reading →

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5 Biblical Steps to Controlling Anger

Posted on January 20, 2026 by ronelfran

It’s happened to all of us. Someone has deeply hurt, wounded, offended, or frustrated us, and we become very, very angry about it. That anger gets us in its grip and won’t let go. It seems to take over our … Continue reading →

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Pastor Appreciation: 7 Things Not to Do in Church

Posted on January 17, 2026 by ronelfran

Do you really appreciate your pastor? Do you value all the hard work, dedication, prayer, and personal sacrifice that comes with being the go-to leader of a congregation filled with diverse, far from perfect, often needy, and sometimes ornery human … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome Selfishness by Being Unfair to Yourself

Posted on January 13, 2026 by ronelfran

I’m the kind of person who tries hard to be fair in the way I treat other people. But other people don’t always give me credit for that. In fact, there have been many times when I thought I was … Continue reading →

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Godly Wisdom for a Good Life

Posted on January 13, 2026 by ronelfran

The Bible Makes a Big Deal About Wisdom Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NIV You can’t say it much more strongly than that — God considers getting wisdom to be of primary … Continue reading →

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How to Keep Your Ego in Its Place According to the Bible

Posted on January 13, 2026 by ronelfran

How to Use the Bible to Calm Your Ego One of the major issues that cause severe dysfunction in people’s lives is having an ego that’s out of its proper place. All of us have an ego—that sense of self … Continue reading →

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How I Became a Very Wise Person

Posted on November 25, 2025 by ronelfran

I don’t consider myself to be particularly wise. But I do have great wisdom. If that statement seems self-contradictory, it’s really not. You see, I know very well that I don’t have any extraordinary wisdom in myself. But I have … Continue reading →

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Letting Christ Call You Out of Your Comfort Zone

Posted on February 5, 2023 by ronelfran

If you’re a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, God has no intention of letting you live a comfortable life. That statement may seem surprising, even extreme, but it relates a fundamental truth of the Christian life. To put it another … Continue reading →

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Are You Reigning In Life?

Posted on June 19, 2019 by ronelfran

Did you know that if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, God considers you royalty? In fact, He expects you to reign in life! Look at this verse: Romans 5:17 (NKJV)   For if by the one man’s offense death … Continue reading →

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Beyond Resolutions

Posted on January 4, 2019 by ronelfran

If you are anything like I am, you know you need to make some changes in this new year. Perhaps you’ve made New Year’s resolutions about the things you’d like to change. If so, I have some bad news for … Continue reading →

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