The Beauty of Forgiveness
Kathi Bishop Kathi Bishop

The Beauty of Forgiveness

If we intentionally make it our aim to forgive our “enemies” as Jesus did, what would your community look like? 

Gorgeous. Stunning. Attractive. Dazzling. A bright light in a dark world! 

Beautiful.

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Monsoons in Your Marriage?
Joseph Leavell Joseph Leavell

Monsoons in Your Marriage?

After years of marriage, has the love slowly continued to dry up? Is the word “desert” the right one to describe your relationship? Do you try grand sacrificial gestures, promises of change, exotic and expensive family trips, extravagant presents…hoping something will help? 

These often do little to nothing to move the needle as you and your spouse continue to grow further and further apart.

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The Gospel is Better than Our Best Efforts (video)
Joseph Leavell Joseph Leavell

The Gospel is Better than Our Best Efforts (video)

While Scripture is full of tangible help for those who are hurting or seeking answers, our best efforts to obey God's commands in our own strength are not enough. Our efforts start with the Gospel which purifies our actions and motivates us to reflect Christ in worship through what we say and do. We have no desire to heap up 'law' but desire the help that we bring to flow from grace. This is why we center our counseling on the Gospel.

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Would You Invite a Burglar to House Sit?
Joseph Leavell Joseph Leavell

Would You Invite a Burglar to House Sit?

When is a thief no longer a thief? When he says, “I’ve changed! I haven’t robbed a home in three weeks now, and I’m ready to show you why you can trust me with your home!”? Would you invite the young burglar to house sit for you?

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I Know the Right Answer So Why Can’t I Change?
Joseph Leavell Joseph Leavell

I Know the Right Answer So Why Can’t I Change?

We know sin is destructive. We feel its horrific effects every day. We know both intellectually and experientially that sin causes us pain and that God is not honored when we choose to disregard His ways. So why can’t we change?

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