In a fallen world, conflict is inevitable. We all need to understand our beliefs about forgiveness and why we hold them. The Forgiveness Quiz is a great tool for considering some of the relevant questions. This is your last chance…
Would You Accept an Invitation to Pray if You Were Required Not to Mention Christ?
Here is my answer: NO WAY. NONE. ZERO. FORGET IT. I am a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. I’m with him. It is the only way I pray. Cal Thomas shares that a group of Virginia Police Chaplains have…
Chuck Colson on the Financial Crisis and the Bailout Plan
Chuck Colson writes an insightful article on how we should process the current economic chaos. Most of us have been badly shaken by the tumultuous events on Wall Street in recent weeks. If you have an IRA or some kind…
Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil?
Andy Naselli has written a four page pamphlet that speaks to the question of the problem of evil. This will help you if you are struggling with why bad things happen to people. It will also be a great aid…
Confront an Offender, or Let Love Cover It?
The Bible encourages those who have been offended: There are times when we go to the offender and share that we’ve been hurt (Matthew 18:15-17). There are times when let go of the matter (Proverbs 19:11). So, how do we…
Hope Children’s Center in Africa
One of the missions projects our church is involved in is the Hope Children’s Center in Africa. Jeff Dodge (who preached to the Bricks last Spring) posted this update from his current trip to Africa. Today I had a reminder…
Comments on Unpacking Forgiveness
Darryl Dash has made some positive comments about Unpacking Forgiveness. You can read them here.
Why People Left Their Church
One of my heart felt prayers for Unpacking Forgiveness is that God will use it to help people in a local church resolve a conflict and persevere together. Satan is on the prowl and, perhaps, his favorite way to gain…