Author: Anna Mondal

Church Hurt: Beyond Disappointed, Beyond Loved, Part One

Church Hurt: Beyond Disappointed, Beyond Loved, Part One

Posted by | Oct 25, 2021 | |

This week’s mini-series on the Grace and Truth Blog addresses the topic of church hurt. In our first article, Anna Mondal defines “church hurt” and provides words of comfort, counsel, and next steps for healing. In other contributions to the series, Darby Strickland shares how she and her counselees have walked through the pain, rejection, and accusations of fellow believers in ways that have led them closer to Christ, Nate Brooks discusses several key themes to stress with those whose pain isn’t going away, and Greg Gifford considers re-engaging in church after experiencing church hurt. Continue Reading →

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Love, Limits, and Mending Fences, Part Two

Love, Limits, and Mending Fences, Part Two

Posted by | Jan 29, 2021 | |

In the first post, we considered love and the kingdom of God as the deepest metaphors for Christian relationships. But boundaries are part of a loving life in the kingdom of God. They acknowledge our limits and protect our priorities, giving us time and space to worship God and love others. There will always be circumstances that threaten to pull us from our God-given mission and people who want us to mend their lives. What are some signs we’re neglecting our limits and dishonoring God? Where might it be loving to draw lines in relationships? Continue Reading →

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