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Nathan Rouse's avatar

A huge for me in processing anger has been taking a break…most often taking in taking walks. There I can pray and reflect…slow everything down and process. It helps!

Audra Powers's avatar

Yes! I was recently discussing this with my children. People love to make claims about flipping tables because Jesus did, but they often overlook this important part of the story. Thanks for this post.

Martin's avatar

Thanks Chris, great post.

It is interesting that it says "Jesus made a whip", not that he found one laying around. It gives a totally different perspective on the event, which gives an insight into God's way of dealing with issues.

Thanks also for using lots of scripture to support what you have to say, and quoting them not just referencing them. For we need to be teaching primarily God's words not our words, although we are to let our light shine also, which pleases God when we do so.

Harlow Lennox Snow's avatar

You just wrote the article I was going to write. Ha! Part of me is grateful for the research you’ve already done for me and part of me is scared I will plagiarize you unintentionally (I’ve never done that, btw). I agree wholeheartedly with what you said about the time it took for Jesus to make that cord. I’ve always been delighted at that fact. Most people don’t understand how important that is to the emotional tone of the story. Thanks for writing this piece! I really enjoyed it.

Chris McKinney's avatar

Write it!! I’d love to read it.

Harlow Lennox Snow's avatar

I wrote it today. I’m surprised how it came out. Nothing like I thought it would. The gem I used from you is the time it takes to make the cord. I’ll let you know when I publish it. It’s a collaboration with another writer. God bless!