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Why do many Christians fuel church conflicts rather than turn and pursue peace?

Q. Why do many Christians fuel church conflicts rather than turn and pursue peace? A. In the heart of Psalm 85 we find a verse that, in my experience, begins to address an answer to this difficult “why” question. I … Continue reading

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My church is having HUGE conflicts over homeschooling vs. public vs. Christian education. How should I respond?

Q: “A huge conflict has been going on in our church for many months over the education of children.  Those who home-school their children believe the church should be investing more resources (money and  time and effort) in support of … Continue reading

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