My emotions have been pulled every which way during the last few days. Happiness in listening to things I agree with. Unhappiness listening…
Winning the Adrenaline Wars
Posts Categorized: Temperance
How to Stand Up for What’s Right Without Losing It
In a recent Bible study of all places, a woman became so enraged at a presidential candidate that she unwittingly took on…
The Greatness of Humility
It’s not like I slipped. I knew it was wrong, but I put the crown on anyway and dubbed someone incompetent. Problem…
Upside of Temptation
Have you ever made a long-term sacrifice – like giving up something good that you love – for someone else? Many people…
The Samurai Sword of Temperance
Temperance is the virtue that helps us pass up something pleasurable in order to attain a higher goal. Well-tempered metal, like a…
The Key to Peace
“The challenge of the Christian life is getting along with people. If we don’t have that, what else is there?” So said…
Dynamic Moderation
I don’t like the word moderation. It sounds boring, as if I were only letting myself have half the fun I could….
Nobel Prize for Motherhood
My brother-in-law, Tom, emailed the family a memorable example of the meekness (the virtue that moderates anger) and love of his mother,…
The Cola Challenge
I like one brand of cola better than the other. A lot better. They say if you don’t know which one you’re…
The Samurai Sword of Temperance
Temperance is the virtue that helps us pass up something pleasurable in order to attain a higher goal. Well-tempered metal, like a…
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