From 1996 through 2000 I spent most of my time deep in the throes of academic study in seminary. We studied biblical languages, theology, Old Testament and New Testament studies and the practicalities of running a church and conducting ministry. It was truly one of the greatest experiences of my life and one for which I am deeply grateful. However, I have since learned a ...

The Bible says in James 1:19-20:19You must understand this, my beloved:let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger;20for your anger does not produce God's righteousness." Did you notice that? The Bible says we must be "slow to speak." Of course this requires us to be "quick to listen" and it results in being "slow to anger," but a...