Category: Have you ever been hurt in the church?

Poking the sea anemones

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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 curl up in a tight, […]

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Resolving Conflict 101

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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 a relational breakdown and are […]

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Why God’s judgment is a “good” thing

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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 exclusively show love. I think […]

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