DEVOTIONS Solid Relationships If believers must someday give an account to God, then enlisting other believers for prayer support and encouragement in the here and now makes good sense. Mark O. Hatfield
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For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. …
My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth ...
Urgent care situations require a response from church leaders. This overview outlines major steps you should take in addressing a couple's divorce. These steps are explored in greater depth and detail in the remainder of this packet.
Immediate Concerns
1. Decide whether to wait to be asked to help or to take the initiative. Waiting may make you more effective, but it can also allow a person's situation ...
Church leaders are daunted by the task of ministering to broken marriages in a culture that provides an easy, and oftentimes non-biblical, way out. In this article, David Seamands brings a missionary's approach to serving, healing, and transforming the marriages of a fallen world.
The church can no longer take lightly the state of marriage in America. I have come to believe that ...
Fifty percent of marriages today will end in divorce. Because these numbers are consistent for both Christians and non-Christians, the church must learn to respond lovingly to this group of hurting people. Divorce is profoundly painful, and a better understanding of the difficulties and needs of a divorced person will provide us with the sensitivity and wisdom required to ...
Many men and women find help and healing in specialized care once their divorce is finalized. Here is one pastor's checklist for making an effective referral:
Pastors and church leaders can easily find themselves lacking either the time or the qualifications for a given situation. When that happens, they need to make a referral. Each situation is unique, but I try to follow a few basic ...
"God hates divorce!" is an unambiguous expression that has the backing of Scripture (Mal. 2:16) and the buttress of common sense.
Despite the strength and sanity of this statement, divorce has become a common occurrence. Christians, including evangelical Christians, are divorcing at a rate only slightly less than the rest of society. This means that your church, wherever it is and whatever its ...
People looking for biblical guidance on the subject of divorce often turn to the following nine passages. Use them to build a biblical understanding of this topic and to inform your communication about this difficult subject.
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