Conflict - Check out James 4
I'm getting ready to attend a conference in Aviemore. It's run by the Church of Scotland to help elders and ministers understand how to deal with conflict in our churches when it arises. I'm looking forward to it .
Of course this is nothing new, where you find people in community you will also find the potential for conflict. Its interesting because, I'm preparing a sermon from James chapter 4 this morning. In this chapter James asks the question, where does...
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I'm really enjoying these beautiful Autumn come Winter scenes here in Bo'ness. Just look and see how vibriant the colours were today. I was walking back from the church in the late morning. I think Grange Terrace has such a prestigious look about it. The tall trees that line the road must have some wonderful stories to tell. When the leaves begin to fall off the trees the view across the Forth is revealed. Its really quite mystical. Anyway here are some views along...