What we can learn from Jonah about anger

Jonah had an anger problem.  A really big one. Sure he could push it down for a chapter or two (his book only has four chapters), but before long it would come roaring back again. The final chapter closes with Jonah sitting on the side of a mountain, being good and angry at God’s gracious ways. It actually appears that a … Read More

Does practice really make perfect?

If you have ever taken a piano lesson you probably heard the statement practice makes perfect. I had a 9th grade basketball coach who disagreed. He used to say, “Practice doesn’t make perfect, practice makes permanent.” Practice anything the wrong way long enough and before long it will seem only natural to do it the wrong way. This is really evident when … Read More