Category Archives: attitudes of unity

Unless you change and become like little children

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Becoming childlike is not a reference to being “innocent as a child” or having the “simple faith of a child”. Jesus is exposing… Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church Leadership, Community, Disciple-making, Elders, elders in the Church, Emerging Leaders, Humility, Kingdom, Leadership, Love, Poor in spirit, Pride | Tagged greatest in the kingdom, Humble, humility and salvation, Kingdom of Jesus, Matthew 18, Poor in spirit | Leave a comment

What is legalism and what can we do about it?

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Teach this to your church leaders and to the entire congregation. Make it part of your membership process. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Church and State, Church Leadership, Church membership, elders in the Church, Legalism, Unity | Tagged Disunity in the Church, legalism, unity | Leave a comment

Threat to team leadership

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Sometimes insecure people will choose subtle ways to compete for leadership or to oppose any authority over them. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Church Leadership, Community, Elders, elders in the Church, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Qualifications for leadership, Team, Unity | Tagged bad leaders, team leadership, unity | Leave a comment

A big threat to unity in the church

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

A free resource (for now) on an important subject for churches. Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church and State, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Ecclesiology 101, elders in the Church, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Unity | Tagged divided church, legalism, unity of the church | Leave a comment

Making a case for Christ among us

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

A few reminders about the attitudes that show Christ among us. Christ is visible when our fellowship is based on humble, loving, truth-telling relationships of mutual affection and honor. Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, attitudes of unity, Christianity, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Ecclesiology 101, Elders, elders in the Church, Wisdom, Witness | Tagged church mission, Church unity, seeing christ among us | Leave a comment

Path to legalism

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Are you a legalist? Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church, Church membership, Legalism, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged legalism, local church life, unity | 1 Comment

When you feel like getting revenge

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Seven responses when you feel like getting revenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse, Anger, attitudes of unity, Behavior, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Christian life, Conflict, Divorce, Eye for Eye, Flesh vs. Spirit, Forgiveness, Revenge, Wisdom | Tagged anger, how to respond when hurt, i want revenge, Revenge | 2 Comments

Five resources on perspective, attitude and speech

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

Attitude is important in our relationships. Check out the following resources on perspective, attitude and speech. Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, attitudes of unity, Communication, Counseling, Love, Marriage, marriage problems, Relationships, Speech, Wisdom | Tagged attitude adjustment, Communication, getting perspective, marriage help | 1 Comment

A closer look at accountability

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

What is accountability and how should we practice it in the local church? Is everyone accountable in the same way? Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, attitudes of unity, Church, Church discipline, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Elders, elders in the Church, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged Accountability in the Church, How to practice accountability?, What is accoutability? | Leave a comment

13 red flags identifying antagonists

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Wisdomforlife

The 13 red flags provide training material for equipping Church leaders and members in discerning the presence of antagonistic people. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Hoppers, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, covenant of membership, elders in the Church, Local Church, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged dealing with trouble makers in the church, divisive people, Unity in the Church | 1 Comment