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How to Find Truth in a Polarized Era
Posted on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: Carol McClain, compromise, disagree respectfully, fools think they're always right, how to be wise, how to disagree, How to Find Truth in a Polarized Era, John 13:35, proverbs 12:5, respect, respect others without agreeing, Writing Redemption

@carol_mcclain “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice” Proverbs 12:15. My good friend and I chatted in a coffee shop. The usual topics filtered through our chatter … supply chain issues, covid 19, bad politicians, sucky people. We were sure to avoid the theological idea …[ read more ]
Two Sides to Every Story
Posted on Monday, February 5th, 2018 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: Carol McClain, honor, James 1:19, kumbaya, listening, respect, Super Bowl LII, two sides to every story, unity, Writing Redemption

By Carol McClain: @ carol _mcclain Good friends and a nephew refused to watch the Super Bowl because NBC or Super Bowl LII denied an ad from veterans asking people to respect the flag. Based on knowledge of our society’s agendas, both conservative and liberal, these good people saw a conspiracy against traditional values . It sounded right. Feeling a little …[ read more ]

How Do You Find Heaven?

Carol McClain Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 In my darkest hours, when my emotional health was at the lowest, I understood I needed Jesus. When we are "poor in spirit," the first Beatitude says, we can find heaven. (Read last week's post. Click here). However, once we have recognized we all sin and cannot redeem ourselves, we still must recognize our poverty of spirit. When we sin, when we're depressed, when our Christian witness is less than inspiring, we need to repent and turn back to Christ. There are probably… ...[ full story ]

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