What do doughnuts have to do with Christian unity? Part 28
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 Part 27
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 Part 26
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 Part 25
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 Part 24
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! Part 23
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 Part 22
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 Part 21
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 Part 20
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 Part 19
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.
How Christians in Rome worked through some sticky disagreements Part 18
How can an activity be sin for one person and perfectly all right for another? That hardly seems fair! Let's walk through a passage in Romans 14 where the apostle Paul helped the Christians in Rome work through some sticky disagreements.
A thought-provoking study in Romans 14 continues Part 17
We’d never stick our foot in the aisle at church to make someone fall flat on their face! Let's talk about the spiritual ways we can trip up other believers, without even realizing it!
Why understanding our responsibility to the Lord puts Christian unity into a whole new perspective! Part 16
At work, you’re accountable to your boss. At home, you’re accountable to your spouse. But in reality, we’re all accountable to God! Discover principles from Romans 14.
Let's look at practical steps towards unity Part 15
When we disagree with fellow followers of Christ, we can have the tendency to don black robes, pick up a gavel, and become their judge and jury! How to avoid taking on a role we don’t deserve.
Discover an eternal perspective as we turn to a stirring passage in Romans Part 14
It’s an undeniable fact that ten out of ten people will eventually die. But for those who follow Christ, death is not an event to be feared, but a victory to be celebrated! Let's turn to a stirring passage in Romans that instills us with confidence both in this life, and in the life to come.
