Tag Archives: Conflict
The Why and How of Mountains
Think about mountains (I write from the Rockies). A 14-thousand foot mountain makes any person feel small, and reminds us just how big God is. Standing tall, not for their own sake, giant peaks declare the glory of God (Psa … Continue reading
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Satan Wants the Church
As we round out into the liturgical year’s “Ordinary Time”, after all the buzz of Christmas, and Lent, and Easter, frustrations with the Church can begin to mount. That annoying couple in the front row, the theological (dead-)hobby-horse of your … Continue reading
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Forgiveness is Never Free
Ever wondered just how free forgiveness should be? After all, shouldn’t there be some payment for what that person did? Check out this good word about the nature and way of forgiveness from brother Keller in his book The Prodigal God. … Continue reading
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Getting the Roots
No one loves pulling weeds, especially not when dad tells you that you have to get the roots too. I’ve found that this is exactly how it is with conflicts. It’s easier to pluck them out at a surface level, … Continue reading
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