Mastering Our Emotions

Emotions are a gift from God—yes, even the "bad" ones.

Anxiety can keep us up at night. Anger can cause us to fly off the handle. Sadness can drain us of energy. Shame can isolate us. Emotions like these are powerful. They can tax our relationships and distress our souls. No amount of sheer willpower or good intentions are sufficient to overcome them.

But God has a good purpose for these core e...