Category Archives: Unity

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 →

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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 →

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Four dimensions of peace

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

How should we understand peace? Continue reading →

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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 →

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Path to legalism

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Are you a legalist? Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Overcome division with core values

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Two areas of difference among believers that significantly disrupt unity are differences in giftedness and areas of service and differences of opinion on debatable matters. Continue reading →

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The danger of legalism

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

We must understand the threat of legalism and equip the Church and our families to respond. Continue reading →

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Tensions between younger and older Church members

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

Do you have tensions between older and younger church members? Here’s a concern that seems to resonate in many Churches. Continue reading →

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