If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector. Matthew 18:17 (NIV) Let’s delve into those tough conversations we all dread. You know the ones—they start with…

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’ Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV) Forgiveness, a cornerstone of our faith, holds immense transformative power.…

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 Conflict is inevitable, but how we approach it can make all the difference in its resolution. In Matthew 18:15-16, Jesus teaches us…

If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. Matthew 18:15 (NIV) As we navigate the conflicts that inevitably arise within our communities, whether they stem from misunderstandings, disagreements, or perceived…

But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 1 Corinthians 12:18 In his letter to the Corinthian church, Paul tackles a deeply human issue that resonates within the walls of many modern churches: the feelings of…