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We Need a Revival of Civil Discourse

Civil discourse has been eroded by an unrelenting stream of anger and an almost religious insistence on our rights. Sadly, this is occurring in the church and if society is going to return to the standard of civility, it must start in the church. Social media is awash in anger and the free expression of…
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July 30, 2024 0

A Different Peace

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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July 23, 2024 0

If My People…

This scripture has been posted, put on billboards and signboards, preached about and promoted during every crisis in recent history. But there is a problem with it! It is, of course, true. It is also relevant but there are important things about it which must be considered. Notice in the quote above that the ‘if’…
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July 16, 2024 1

How I Broke Communication Barriers to Bridge Gaps

Communication barriers are hampering all attempts at civil discourse. It is happening in society and in the church. How do we handle these barriers? What are common barriers? The primary barrier to good communication is the failure to listen. Other barriers include the desire to win the argument, refusing to change our perspective, refusing to…
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July 9, 2024 0