by Georgia Shaffer | Jul 19, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
No matter how hard is to work to redirect your anger in positive ways, there will always be times when we “lose it” and behave inappropriately. When this happens (and more importantly, before it happens), I find that it helps to have a collection of Scriptures to...
by Georgia Shaffer | Jul 12, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
At times in my life, I experienced situations when I felt stuck in my anger and struggled to gain control over it. I learned that the longer we hold on to anger, the harder it can be to let go. Using journaling as therapy can help overcome toxic anger and...
by Georgia Shaffer | Jun 28, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
While we might understand how anger can fuel more tension in relationships, it’s not always easy to find creative ways to deal with anger and use it as a helpful source of energy. The goal is not to get rid of anger, but to take that raw energy and turn it into...
by Georgia Shaffer | Jun 14, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
I am a member of a private club. It’s made up of several friends and some relatives. We all understand how we can experience relief and grief when an elderly parent passes away after years of declining health. I became a member when my mother, Goldie, died on June 10,...
by Georgia Shaffer | May 31, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
My mom used to say I had the energy of three people. I had no way to know that energy would lead to outbursts and that I’d need to learn to overcome anger biblically. Whenever my grandmother kept me when I was a child, I would spend as much time as possible racing...
by Georgia Shaffer | May 17, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
It’s easy to see what’s wrong in our lives. The trick is to be intentional and find the good in our current situation. Learning to be grateful for what we have enables us to move beyond our frustrations and irritations and step toward joy. Embracing “what is” means...
