I have become almost obsessed with the idea that we need peace more than ever! There is a different peace that we sometimes overlook when we think about peace. As followers of Jesus, we experience that inner peace that God gives us. It is a profound contentment that is not dependent on circumstances or our…
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Grace and peace are gifts from God that we are to share with everyone around us. But expressions of grace and peace are lacking from the church today. We live in a time of conflict and division. Factions are publicly attacking each other. Words from the pulpit and the pew are too frequently words of…
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And How Do We Handle Them? As followers of Jesus, we all have different experiences, perspectives and understanding of various parts of God’s Word. While we all agree on the major points of theology, there are some things that are less than clear in scripture, which we frequently understand differently. I want to point out…
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We do a terrible job at handling conflict. Typically, our process only adds to the conflict and is not an intentional path to reconciliation. Jesus taught us a better way! When someone offends us, we generally share our side of the story with our family and friends, looking for a sympathetic ear. We cast blame…
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