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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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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The gospel of peace is essential if we are to maintain a powerful and positive witness for Jesus in our world. 2024 will see elections held in over 60 countries. Politics is becoming hyper-partisan and more divisive; rhetoric in campaigning, advertising and reporting more incendiary and people are increasingly emotionally invested in their own political…
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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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