Mending A Strained
Relationship--In perhaps no oth-
er relationship are our hopes so
high, and the dysfunction so dis-
appointing. You feel locked into
a hurtful relationship that you
must deal with and it's wearing
you down. But Jesus knew the
brokenness we would face in the
world, even in close places such
as family relationships, and still
of a healthy relationship, and forgive even the unforgiv-
able. Learn how to cultivate a friendship, communicate
more effectively, and become the change you want to
see. There is hope for restoration and renewal.
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Women Who Challenged
Tradition, Fought Injustice
And Dared to Lead--Christian
women are often led to believe
that they were created as God's
afterthoughts--as if they were
created inferior to men or des-
tined by God to play a second-
ary role in life. In his new book,
bestselling author J. Lee Grady
counters that the Bible's mes-
of the Mordecai Project, a global ministry combating
gender prejudice, shows women how God trains, pro-
tects and empowers all of His daughters.
do amazing, even impossible things. He also reveals the
empowering yet often-overlooked gifts God longs to
give each of His daughters--gifts like wisdom, fruitful-
ness, leadership, family and boldness. When women
learn to receive each of these, and more, as a divine in-
heritance, they will live the fearless and beautiful lives
of purpose God desires for them.
John Wesley were two of the great-
est preachers in history. These men
preached to thousands on the
streets and in parks and prisons, and
through their ministries many were
brought to Christ.
how a person is sanctified. Both doc-
trinal camps defended their posi-
tions strongly, and some vicious
words were exchanged, with the fol-
lowers of both men arguing in un-
John Wesley in heaven?" He was
asking in effect, "How can Wesley be
saved if he is preaching such error?"
heaven. He will be so high up near
Christ's throne, so close to the Lord,
that we will not be able to see him."
self as he wrote to the Corinthians, a
church in which some had accused
him of hardness and who had
sneered at his preaching. Paul as-
sured them "O Corinthians! We have
spoken openly to you, our heart is
wide open [enlarged]" (2 Cor. 6:11).
are removed. You do not see through
find yourself with compassion, being
directed by the Holy Spirit to those
who are hurting, and being drawn
by his magnetic pull.
When you see a brother or sister
who has stumbled in sin or may be
having problems, are you tempted
to tell him what is wrong in his life?
Paul says the hurting ones around
us need to be restored in a spirit of
meekness and gentleness.
strated--and may our compassion
continually increase for them. That
is enlargement of heart!
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