Matthew 27:15-18

It's amazing the decisions people will make when they're mad. Probably my biggest regrets in dealing with my children are the things I do when I'm mad. I don't like beat my kids or say things I shouldn't, but sometimes I yell when I don't need to, or I say things that I don't really mean. I wish that I could stop getting mad, but I doubt that will ever happen. I think the more important thing is how we handle that anger. First if we can minimize how easily we get angry and then if we can control that anger so that we don't react in a stupid manner, then I think God is honored with that. JM

Matthew 12:33-37

How scary is it that we are going to be held accountable for "every careless thing" we have said. Right now one of the major things I am struggling with is my anger. If you know me, then that is probably really surprising to you. I hide it extremely well, but I have a tendency to instantly express my frustrations through anger. I'm starting to improve on it, though. My strategy is instead of yelling, or saying something that I would regret, I pray. Out loud. It's really helped me so far. JM