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Why do We Hesitate?
When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. – Matthew 28:17 Hesitation provides time to think about a situation, gather information and weigh the facts. Maybe the choice really matters to you. Maybe hesitation is a warning that … Continue reading
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Conflict Resolution: It’s Not All About Me
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” Matthew 18:15 Do you ever avoid resolving conflict? It’s uncomfortable. We experience … Continue reading
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Why Do We Avoid Silence?
The prophet urges us, “The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.” (Habakkuk 2:20). The Psalmist invites us to “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). The Lord showed Elijah and … Continue reading
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Should We Complain to God?
Then Moses returned to the Lord and said, “O Lord, why have You brought harm to this people? Why did You ever send me? Exodus 5:22 We live in a world that breeds discontent. We are bombarded with the message … Continue reading
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God Burns Without Burning Us Up
“Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3 So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up” (Exodus 3:2–3). At the end of last week’s … Continue reading
Hollywood Moses v. The Real Moses
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. – Hebrews 11:24-25 … Continue reading
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Waking Up: Reflections on The Matrix
“Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you” (Ephesians 5:14]. Even if you have not seen The Matrix, hopefully you will still understand the point of this post: We are adjusting to a world of … Continue reading
Sin, Forgiveness and Transformation in a Conflicted Church
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 We are all unique, We have different perspectives, desires, and priorities. These can be beneficial to us, our congregation and our ministry teams. They can stimulate … Continue reading
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80 Year Old Methodist Rules That Can Save Churches
“…doing no harm, avoiding evil of every kind…” “…doing good of every possible sort, and as far as possible to all.” The early Methodists were well known for small groups of people who helped one another grow in Christ, by … Continue reading
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Embarrasing Texts, Careless Speech
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. – Ephesians 4:29 This Sunday I am continuing a … Continue reading
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