by Nate Stevens | Dec 9, 2017 | Encouragement, Relationships
We previously looked at scriptural support for boundaries as well as the ultimate goal of reconciliation. Also, we defined what boundaries are and reviewed some reasons that may warrant them. Now let’s continue by answering “who” may require boundaries and...
by Nate Stevens | Dec 7, 2017 | Relationships
The word “boundaries” immediately sounds restrictive and unfriendly. So why would Christians entertain such a cold possibility? Although boundaries are sometimes necessary, I suspect they are frequently and easily substituted for conflict resolution. On one hand, we...
by Nate Stevens | Jun 19, 2016 | Christian Living
Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” (John 21:15) Question 7 – Do You Love Me? Just before His crucifixion, Jesus spent some final, tender moments with His disciples. He washed their feet and then ate dinner with them during what is...
by Nate Stevens | Jul 6, 2011 | Encouragement
You should rather turn to forgive and comfort him. I beg you to reaffirm your love for him. (2 Corinthians 2:7, 8 / ESV) Through forgiveness, comfort, and love, may we restore a repentant sinner to God and fellow believers. In his first letter to the Corinthian...