Scotty Smith continues to post a prayer a day. This one is a standout. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. …

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Conflict is part of life and all relationships. Good processes in conflict will facilitate constructive resolutions that build trust and partnership. Leaders particularly need to model good processes as they work through issues of conflict with others and not rely on an authority position to get their way. Leaders especially should ask themselves when they …

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Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 51 126. Q. What is the fifth petition? A. “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” That is: be pleased, for the sake of Christ’s blood, not to charge to us, miserable sinners, our many transgressions, nor the evil which still clings to us. We …

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Some of you will want a copy of David Powlison’s Speaking The Truth In Love. Kindle edition currently free for a couple of days at Amazon. Thanks Gospel eBooks. The blurb: You probably speak 20,000 words a day, give or take, and each one influences those who listen. No wonder God has so much to …

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