Divisions in the church are like fires. If not properly contained and handled, they can destroy the fellowship and witness of entire congregations, not to mention the faith of those involved. Many of those burnt
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The Controversy Over Custody
Modified excerpt from pages 96-99 of Jesus in the Courtroom by John W. Mauck
When Bethany Christian Services’ announced their plans to compromise with the state of Michigan by not discriminating against LGBT couples who wanted
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