Guilt is a tool which, when used by God and true friends in the faith, can be helpful in correcting us when we’re wrong. When used by others, it can be a weapon to keep us questioning our faith or salvation.
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Even when approached about it, I would say out loud, “Abortion isn’t really my issue.” Looking back I’m ashamed of that but at the time, no one in my church was teaching about it.
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It gets more complicated when we think about some of the other teaching of the scripture that are not as straightforward as, “Thou shall not……”
Read MoreSo many circumstances can lead to a lack of zeal for an upcoming holiday. A death or division in the family, an illness or financial stress can cause people to dread rather than eagerly await any “celebrations.”
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He was my big brother (4 years older). As a kid he was relentless with his teasing but he was willing to help me learn to drive, took me out for dinner when I lived away at college, and was a generally good brother.
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