THE TRUE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST

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What you practice, your brain reinforces. Overthinking can strengthen neural pathways that keep your mind caught in cycles of worry. But through intentional practices that quiet the mind and shift your focus toward God, you can create space for greater peace, clearer thinking, and deeper trust in His wisdom. Save this post for when you are overthinking and need to shift your focus.

I made this fish aquarium from unused materials, such as PVC waste.

8-month-old sees interactive Stitch for the first time.

Happy Easter to you and yours! He is Risen! #Easter #jesusisrisen #God #newmusic #eastersunday

Our cat Bandit loves to sit like a human all over our house. We call it the Al Bundy. Credit: AMJacobson

Gentleness Is Not Weakness. It Is Strength That Has Learned to Stay Under God’s Control. Gentleness is often misunderstood, but Scripture shows us something very different. It is not passivity or the absence of strength. It is strength that has been surrendered to God, a calm, steady posture that chooses grace over force. Jesus Himself said, “I am gentle and humble in heart” (Matthew 11:29). That means gentleness is not a lesser trait. It is a Christlike one. From a neuroscience perspective, gentleness requires regulation. When we feel threatened or misunderstood, the brain’s survival system pushes us toward defensiveness, sharp words, or withdrawal. But gentleness engages a different pathway. It reflects a mind that has learned to pause, allowing wisdom and empathy to guide the response instead of impulse. What is remarkable is that gentleness does not only affect you. It affects others too. A softer tone of voice, compassionate expression, and patient response signal safety to another person’s nervous system. Stress begins to lower. Trust begins to grow. Gentleness becomes both spiritually formative and biologically calming. Gentleness is formed in the moments where we could react harshly but choose compassion instead. When we speak truth without wounding, correct with dignity, or extend grace to ourselves, we are shaping both our character and our brain. Over time, those choices become more natural. And here is the hope. Gentleness grows as we experience God’s gentleness toward us. The more deeply you receive His kindness, the more naturally it begins to flow through your words, your tone, and your presence.

Ever wish things were a little more transparent? Two friends discover something impossible-coffee you can see through. But the joke turns when they realize something deeper.