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Marks of Faithfulness, Part 3
What are markers of faithfulness and trustworthiness? We have addressed the importance of taking personal responsibility and transparency. This month we will look at the marker of using honest weights. The Bible speaks often of “even weights:” Do not have differing...
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...
What’s Trust Got to Do with It?
The most important element of a relationship is trust. God Himself is eternally relational. At the beginning of time He created Adam and Eve to...
A Step Toward Change
If you’re not personally involved with oppressive relationships, but you love Jesus and His people, what difference can you make? Maybe you’ve been...
Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Before we begin a new series, this needs to be addressed. Is Clarity in Action anti-male? Or Does Clarity see men as bad and women as good?...
The Alternative
We provided insight and resources for best practices when addressing oppressive relationships as a local church: using a team approach, prioritizing...
Best Practices for Addressing Marital Oppression – Part 3
How do you know if you’ve been misled? Here’s part 3 of best practices: Time and Observation There are those who hesitate to believe or listen...
Best Practices for Addressing Marital Oppression – Part 2
In November we mentioned using a team-based approach to assist in oppressive marital relationships. Regardless of how we help, we have the same...
Best Practices for Addressing Marital Oppression – Part 1
The last several newsletters have focused on seeing a situation clearly, especially when each person has a different story. Last month we encouraged...
Courageous Listening
Perhaps it seems like both individuals within a marriage are responsible for arguments or violent outbursts. Both individuals point fingers at each...
God and Gossip
Last month we talked about the importance of talking to individuals separately. If bullying is happening in a marriage, there is no way to hear the...