This is the second blog in a series reviewing the five major core causes of dysfunctional conflict discussed in The Mercy Effect. In the last blog, we looked at one of the major causes of conflict which is our need to be emotionally healed. A second cause is based in our expectations to have others […]
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 Most of us have read this scripture many times. Many of us may have even memorized it. But typically, we stop after the first part of the verse, neglecting to finish it. Yet the end of this […]
The writing of The Mercy Effect was an arduous journey of introspection. It was a time in my life when I was struggling with why there is so much dysfunctional conflict among Christians. It would seem that of all people we should be the ones who exhibit the mercy and love of God in our […]
For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works. 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 Influence and deception are things not always easily seen or detected. In many cases, people who seem to […]
When we look at the Churches of God today, one of the most noticeable things is the disunity. There are many different groups, most with a long history of splits and divisions. You’ve probably heard people wonder — or perhaps you’ve wondered yourself: why can’t we go back to all being part of the same […]
A woman who grew up in a Church of God family reports that her mother was severely beaten during those years. Her father claimed he beat her mother to “get her under submission;” they were necessary for her salvation; and to beat “Satan out of her.” He beat her with various objects, including a Bible. […]
I grew up in the 1950’s and 60’s. The days of 33’s and 45’s. These were the days when a hit record was actually something that you could hold in your hand. The Lovin’ Spoonful had a hit record back in 1965. I was a junior at Lafayette High School in Brooklyn, New York (just thought I’d throw in […]
It would not be unreasonable to assume that the year 2020 will be famous, or dare I say infamous, in several ways when we look back upon it in the future. I’m sure you all could readily point out highlights, lowlights, important, and perhaps previously unthinkable changes. However, there is always good in what […]
Information is the key to every decision we make and belief we hold. What you do and believe is a function of the information you have. Yet, truth decay makes differentiating good from poor information hard. That’s why we need to understand the world around us and where the information we obtain comes from. In […]
Pain is a powerful teacher. Does your heart hurt? Is your mental health suffering? Where are you experiencing pain? It is an indicator that something in our life needs healing; something needs your attention. If you are feeling this way you are not alone. You have my empathy, as I have struggled to heal certain […]
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