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Have you ever been hurt in the church?

CharacterFearGriefHave you ever been hurt in the church?Recovery

Poking the sea anemones

By Chris Jackson
December 5, 2012
1 Mins read

Be honest…do you poke the sea anemones when you see them in tide pools at the beach? It’s sort of hard to resist. They’re so exotic and tropical, and their recoiling feature always makes me want to stick a shell in to their soft center so I can watch them…

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FriendshipsHave you ever been hurt in the church?Real Life IssuesSpiritual warfare

Resolving Conflict 101

By Chris Jackson
July 27, 2011
1 Mins read
Hurts happen. And following Jesus does not provide insurance against the pain, angst, and heartache of relational breakdowns, disappointments, and ugliness. What the Bible does provide is comfort when things fall apart, and a clear set of instructions on how to attempt restoration. Here are the basics. When we experience…
Have you ever been hurt in the church?PerspectiveProtectionRecovery

Why God's judgment is a "good" thing

By Chris Jackson
June 29, 2011
1 Mins read
Image via Wikipedia Is the Christian God a God of judgment or a God of love? Sometimes people struggle with the judging aspect of God’s nature, and they can’t seem to reconcile His judgment with His love. They reason that a God of love would not judge, but rather would…

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