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Partiality Is Not Always Obvious

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

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 turn toward understanding an angry person while a fearful person is told to trust, forgive, or move forward?  Someone...
Freedom Does Not Ignore Harm

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 alone.  Scripture Speaks Clearly about Freedom “For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and don’t submit...
Why Some Reconciliation Efforts Fail

Why Some Reconciliation Efforts Fail

For pastors and helpers navigating reconciliation after harm has occurred.  We all want reconciliation, but reconciliation is not always possible. Here’s why: When we pursue peace at the expense of truth, the real problem is often unaddressed.  James reminds...
Why Protection Does Not Require a Verdict

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, leaders, and helpers who love the church and want to respond faithfully when something isn’t right. Bringing the Word of...
A Ray of Hope

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 witnessed: After one of our public meetings, a middle-aged man asked for a hug. “You have made a bigger impact on our marriage...
A Review and Invitation

A Review and Invitation

Thank you for your prayers and support. Although the goal of our monthly newsletters is to educate believers and local churches, we want to share God’s provision through  opportunities and growth. We invite you to join us in giving thanks. Our mission is to encourage...
Being a Victim vs. Having a Victim Mentality

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, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.” The word, “victim,” is objective and...