Category Archives: attitudes of unity

Seven causes behind legalism

Few things are more disruptive to unity in the Church than legalism. We must understand the threat of legalism and equip the Church and our families to respond. Continue reading

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Lord, help us be united

Unity is challenging because the relationships in the church are not to be superficial or casual. The picture of life together for those who follow Christ is … Continue reading

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Take delight in honoring others

A call to initiate or to surpass one another in showing honor. Continue reading

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A closer look at Colossians 3:11-14

Among those who have been forgiven through Jesus Christ, a new identity has been formed — one that overcomes differences that separate people from each other. Our new identity also transforms the way we relate to and respond to other people. Continue reading

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Unfortunate debate over Romans 9-11

I wrote this because of the temptation to focus so much on debated doctrines in Romans 9-11 that we miss the need to humbly worship the God who is revealed so amazingly in these chapters. 

I also see an urgency to place the chapters in the larger context of… Continue reading

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Understanding Forgiveness

20 resources to help us understand and work through forgiveness. Continue reading

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Remedy for discouragement

Gratitude is the one of the best remedies to discouragement. “What I have found is that the rhythm of divine renewal beats in the pulse of a purposefully grateful heart” (Ellen Vaughn, Radical Gratitude). I need divine renewal when my heart … Continue reading

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God’s solution for destructive relationships

Is there a spiritual solution to destructive relationships? Continue reading

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Tempted to gloat?

Do we secretly relish bad news about others? Conquer the ugly temptation to gloat. Continue reading

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Perspective, attitude, and speech

Resources on perspective, attitude, and speech.  Continue reading

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