Category Archives: Church Life

In the Body of Christ we are all different by design. God has apportioned to each of us a manifestation, or visible, knowable part, to contribute to the health and growth of the Body. Yet, despite all these differences, we are . . . Continue reading →

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another. (1 Pet. 3:8)

In previous posts we’ve asked:

Really? – Since conflict is inevitable is this possible? To that we must reply that it is not only possible but commanded.

What’s that mean? – Are we all supposed to homogenize, letting go of our uniqueness in thinking and ways of doing things? To that we answer that it means just the opposite … coming together with all of our differences in tact to become fuller and better because of it.

That brings us to the next question: How’s that going to happen? . . . Continue reading →

In a previous post we noted that conflict can’t be avoided but in it we are commanded to all live in harmony. When we do, we will be better for it. If harmony is that important, perhaps we should examine what that means. . . . Continue reading →

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another. (1 Pet. 3:8)

If we are all going to be harmonious, does that mean we won’t have conflict? . . . Continue reading →