A Tough World 07/18/2011
 
It's a tough world for people - even children.  I talk about the tough world in a new article entitle "Plans A, B, C, or God's Plan".  If you let your kids read these articles, I suggest that you read this one with them and guide them through some of these tough concepts.

Remember, be the Lord's humbled when looking for a plan to live by.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Self-Control 07/07/2010
 
"A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls" (Proverbs 25:28).

What is the purpose of walls around a city?  The most obvious answer is for the purpose of protecting a city from marauders.  However there is another purpose behind walls, that is, boundaries.

Many people build "invisible" walls around their person so they can keep others at a confortable distance:  physically and emotionally.  Yet, what happens when a person does not have appropriate walls/boundaries for themselves? 

People who drink alchohol or take drugs are primary examples of someone who lets down their boundaries; i.e., feels "more open" with their feelings.  These people become more willing to do, or say, things they wouldn't normally say or do because of their lack of self-control. 

Self-control is essential when dealing with people and personal emotions.  Without self-control the chances of acting in a way that puts "your city" in jeopardy becomes reality.

What helps your city/boundaries/defense/self-control remain intact?  Sleep?  Healthy lifestyle?  Forgiving others?  Not being drunk on alchohol?  Proper nourishment?  Godly living through Jesus?  Maybe, all of the above?

Be a person of self-contol and keep your boundaries in check.  This may allow you to be a better example for Christ to others.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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