We sometimes think we cannot bring our questions of unbelief to God, yet we see again and again that we can and that is actually the way forward in a great relationship with God.
List of Books:
Messy Grace - Caleb Kaltenbach
Out of a far Country - Christopher Yuan
The secret Thoughts of an unlikely convert ) - Rosaria Butterfield
A Transgender‘s Faith - Walt Heyer
The Third Option - Miles McPherson
Under our skin - Ben Watson
Live not by lies - Rod Dreher
A practical guide to culture - John Stonestreet
Evidence that demands a verdict - Josh McDowell
Betrayed: How To Restore The Relationship
April 25, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
Once there has been betrayal, is it possible to restore the relationship?
Jim Newheiser, Professor of Counseling
Characteristics of worldly sorrow:
-Self-focused; self-protective.
-Doesn’t primarily hate the sin; hates the consequences of sin.
-Blame-shifting.
-Resents accountability.
-Impatient – demanding to be trusted and restored immediately.
-Focuses on the sins of others.
-Criticizes the disciplinary process.
-Unchanged (hard) heart.
-No fruit.
Characteristics of godly sorrow:
-Focused on God and other person; well-being of others is first priority
-Hates the sin itself; accepts the consequences of the sin.
-Fully accepts responsibility.
-Seeks accountability.
-Patient.
-Focuses upon their own sin.
-Submits to the disciplinary process.
-Changed heart.
-Fruit.
Helping People Put The Pieces Together
April 18, 2021 • Ross Sawyers
Sometimes it is hard to put the pieces together in understanding the Christian message, but there are some ways to help people put those pieces together.
