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Monthly Archives: September 2011
The WRONG Question: What Should I do NEXT in this Church Conflict? (Learn the RIGHT question to ask …)
One of the most frequent questions I have heard over the years while consulting with churches in conflict has been “What should I do next?” Usually, that question should have been “What should I have done first rather than act … Continue reading
RedeemingLINKS
We are praying for the entire Peacemaker Ministries team as they serve at their national conference in Orlando this week. (Tara is praying particularly for her husband, Fred. ) Please join us in asking God to bless those who are … Continue reading
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How to Find the Perfect Church
“The church is divided and broken. It is filled with sinners and hypocrites. It is not perfect and, in this life, it will never be perfect, but it is nevertheless instituted by God. God has always entrusted his gospel, the … Continue reading
Making the Decision to Leave Your Church
A few weeks ago in response to my blog about church membership, member vows, and what might be a valid reason to leave one’s church, a reader wrote that she didn’t think I answered the question. She also expressed her opinion that … Continue reading
What I was REALLY thinking when I watched David E. on 9/11/01
In this previous post, Dave Edling wrote a power piece regarding today’s infamously tragic day: 9/11 and the Twins. We check each other’s draft posts (a help, by the way, for which I am extremely grateful), and today he just would … Continue reading
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9/11 and the Twins
Like most Americans I am thinking back to 9/11 today. Tara and I were in the offices of Peacemaker Ministries standing next to one another watching CNN report the attack. Having been to war twice for America (Vietnam and Desert … Continue reading
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Cover Art and the Ministry of the “New Covenant”
It has been an interesting process going through all of the steps of writing a book and working with a publishing house to bring it to fruition. Today, Tara and I received from the senior art director at Baker Books … Continue reading
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Q. OK. We’re “reconciled.” I guess. But how could we ever trust one another again?
Q. OK. We’re “reconciled.” I guess. But how could we ever trust one another again? A. Trust God. Love People. So how do Christians rebuild trust with one another in the aftermath of church conflict, even if problems have been … Continue reading
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Our church conflict is a MESS! How could we possibly get out of this QUAGMIRE?
Q: Our church conflict is a MESS! How could we possibly get out of this QUAGMIRE? A. The Acts 15 Model for Redeeming Church Conflicts™ In Acts 15 a serious conflict arose in the early church. God gave those involved … Continue reading
Every time I think about my church conflict, all I feel is hopelessness. I just don’t see anything at all to hope in!
Q: Every time I think about my church conflict, all I feel is hopelessness. I just don’t see anything at all to hope in! A. Hope in this: The longest part of our most “real” lives will be lived for … Continue reading
