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Category Archives: Unity
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
Posted in Attitude, attitudes of unity, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, Disciple-making, Discipleship, elders in the Church, Local Church, Spiritual transformation, Unity, Wisdom
Tagged Church unity, Colossians 3, small group study, Spiritual change
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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
Posted in attitudes of unity, Book of Romans, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Doctrine of election, elders in the Church, Elect, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Local Church, Reformed Theology, Romans, Salvation, Unity
Tagged Book of Romans, Church unity, Doctrine of election, Predestination, Reformed Theology, Romans 9-11, Unity in the Church, unity in the gospel
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Understanding Forgiveness
20 resources to help us understand and work through forgiveness. Continue reading
God’s solution for destructive relationships
Is there a spiritual solution to destructive relationships? Continue reading
Tempted to gloat?
Do we secretly relish bad news about others? Conquer the ugly temptation to gloat. Continue reading
Posted in attitudes of unity, envy, Envy and Jealousy, Pride, Sin, Unity
Tagged deadly sins, Envy, gloating over others, Jealousy
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Social cannibals on the hunt
Like hungry cannibals savoring the flesh of another person, social cannibals have an appetite for the problems, difficulties, and failures of others. It’s dangerous being in their company because you might end up in their pot. Continue reading
Posted in Antagonists, Gossip, Slandered, sociology, Unity, Wisdom
Tagged Envy, Gossip, Schadenfreude, slander
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Antagonist alert (13 red flags)
The presence of one or more red flags does not guarantee that you are dealing with an antagonist. But it will give you fair warning to exercise caution. Continue reading
3 things to remember before condemning another
These three warnings take the conversation to the highest possible level. Continue reading
Overly concerned about offending others
Are we too quick to assume we’re in the wrong when we offend others? Is there a way to know which plants have not been planted by the Heavenly Father? Continue reading
A great covenant for family and Church
Use this relationship covenant in your family, small group, or Church. Continue reading
Posted in attitudes of unity, Community, Elders, elders in the Church, Fellowship, Flesh vs. Spirit, Fruit of the Spirit, Gospel-centered, Holy Spirit, Local Church, Relationships, Spirit filled, Unity
Tagged church covenant, Fruit of the Spirit, small group covenant, Spirit-filled, spiritual growth, Spiritual guidance
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