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United Goal
The spotted owl has been disappearing in the US. Originally it was believed that old growth logging was its greatest threat. But research shows that one of the owl’s relatives may be the problem. For the past 15 years, the barred owl has been rapidly migrating westward. Barred owls, which used to live exclusively east of the Mississippi, compete for the same food as spotted owls but are more aggressive and adaptable.
Lateral Violence
An intriguing article in Michigan Nurse magazine called attention to “nursing’s dirty little secret”—the incivility and verbal abuse that occurs among some nurses. This peer-level bullying (also known as lateral violence) takes the form of back-stabbing, innuendo, infighting, sabotage, verbal affronts, failure to respect privacy, and others.
Separating the important issues from the peripheral ones
We all have strong opinions on the gray areas of our faith. But it’s when we start making our convictions mandatory for other believers that we run into problems!
Practical application for the principles on unity from Romans 14
Instructions may look simple on paper, but following them can be a lot harder than expected! Let's take the principles from Romans 14 on unity, and examine how to put them into practice.
Reevaluating the customs we hold dear
There are times when the traditions we cling to are actually the barriers to love and grace entering the church! Another timely message on unity.
What do doughnuts have to do with Christian unity?
An unconventional illustration to help us focus on what matters most. So grab your spot at the table for a conversation about disagreements, unity, and how fried pastries tie it all together. A sweet end to our study of Romans 14.
Discover the ways our actions help, or hinder, others
Whether you’re a parent guiding a little one through life, or contributing to your team at the office . . . each of us holds tremendous influence over the people we come into contact with!
A helpful guideline for handling disagreements
When we’re in a heated argument, we’re often so focused on who’s right and who’s wrong that we forget our actions should reflect the love of Christ. A helpful guideline for handling disagreements by asking the poignant question, does this honor God?
Help from Romans 14 on muddling through the gray areas of the Christian life
The church is just like one great big family, there’s bound to be some disagreements as time goes on. Let's explore eight principles to keeping unity in the family of God.
How to handle disagreements in the family of God
If you grew up with brothers or sisters, your disagreements with one another likely led to a few fights! But do those actions carry over into the way we treat our brothers and sisters in Christ? Timely lessons from Romans 14.
How to accept one another’s convictions, even if we disagree!
We’re never going to see eye-to-eye with friends and family on every topic. But if we’re not careful, we can wind up looking down on others when they make choices we disagree with.
Principles for making biblically sound decisions on questionable issues, while maintaining Christian unity
So often it’s not the big issues that divide a church and destroy relationships. It’s the gray areas of faith that can cause the most controversy! Practical advice you won’t want to miss.
Discover an important balance between practicing our freedom, and causing others to stumble
Enjoying a glass of wine with dinner may be a treat for you, but for a recovering alcoholic it could have serious implications. An important discussion about Paul's word in Romans chapter 14.
Guidelines on making wise decisions on tricky issues
The Bible is clear that things like adultery, stealing, and murder are sin. But what about those gray areas like watching certain movies, playing video games, and social drinking?
Discover help in navigating through murky moral waters
As followers of Jesus we want to know the boundary lines. What we can do, and what we can’t do. Unfortunately, life isn’t always that black and white.
