Category Archives: Spiritual Blindness

Even People Who Need Help Can Appear Righteous and Mature

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Just as 1 Corinthians 2:14 warns us not to expect a person who has not placed their faith in Christ for eternal life to respond biblically to life’s situations, so too, Ezekiel 14:4 warns those who would seek wisdom from … Continue reading →

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When (Differently) Gifted Pastors Destroy the Church (Rather Than Build it Up)

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

This was a church conflict that never should have happened. One man was excellent at vision casting, capturing the excitement and motivating people for great things in the name of the Lord. The other was an excellent teacher. Working in … Continue reading →

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Humility and the Severity of Leader Responsibility in God’s Church

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

A few years ago I was engaged by a church to assist lay elders and church members work through the aftermath of a conflict which had led to the resignation of the church’s pastor. The elders admitted they had not … Continue reading →

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Mercy and Care Are Not Always Enough

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Tara often does Q&A’s at her events and one question she hears a lot is: How can I help a person see and confess their sin that has become a barrier to our relationship? In my last blog, I responded … Continue reading →

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