Articles
Partiality Is Not Always Obvious
What influences the weight we give to what we hear? Two people describe the same difficult situation. One person is familiar to us. Another is not. One communicates clearly and confidently. Another is emotional or difficult to understand. Reputation, position,...
A Look at Anger and Fear
Before correcting fear, Scripture calls us to discern whether danger remains. Have you noticed that when concerns are raised, conversations often...
Freedom Does Not Ignore Harm
Sometimes a confession brings immediate relief, and we all want to move toward restoration. Scripture measures freedom by lasting fruit, not words...
Why Some Reconciliation Efforts Fail
For pastors and helpers navigating reconciliation after harm has occurred. We all want reconciliation, but reconciliation is not always...
Why Protection Does Not Require a Verdict
Have you ever hesitated to act—not because you were unsure something was wrong, but because you needed proof first? This newsletter is for pastors,...
How to Read a Room When Serious Concerns Have Been Raised
Many of us have experienced a meeting called after someone asked for help in a relationship—often a husband and wife—where everything sounded...
When Something Feels Off: Learning to Pay Attention with Wisdom
This series is for Christians who love their church and want to respond faithfully when something feels wrong, without rushing to judgment or...
A Ray of Hope
A new year begets new hope, opportunities, dreams and goals. At Clarity in Action Ministries, we are seeing lives changed. Here’s what we’ve...
Being a Victim vs. Having a Victim Mentality
What is the difference between being a victim and having a victim mentality? The Oxford dictionary defines a victim (noun) as, “a person harmed,...
Marks of Faithfulness, Part 3
What are markers of faithfulness and trustworthiness? We have addressed the importance of taking personal responsibility and transparency. This...
Marks of Faithfulness, Part 2
What are markers of faithfulness and trustworthiness? Last month we addressed the importance of taking personal responsibility. This month’s focus...
Marks of Faithfulness, Part 1
What is a marker of faithfulness and trustworthiness? One of the most compelling traits is that of taking personal responsibility. Owning our...
Trusting Jesus to Heal
Last month we talked about the importance of trust in relationships. God is completely trustworthy. He demonstrates faithfulness in many ways--but...