True Guilt vs. False Guilt
“I know it in my head, but I don’t feel it in my heart” is an old adage that often rings true when considering the emotion of guilt. There are situations where emotions and logic work together, and there are times when they are in opposition. One emotion where this
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Forgiveness: Part 6 – Steps to Reconciliation
As stated in the prior forgiveness articles, forgiveness is not the same thing as reconciliation. Reconciliation testifies of God’s power and of the power of unity in the Body of Christ. It strengthens the individuals involved to resist the attacks of the enemy. And while reconciliation is preferable, it is
Scriptural Meditation
Psalm 1:1-3 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
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Elders’ Wife Resources
How to be a People Helper Author: Gary R Collins Everyone faces problems, and it is likely that we can help people more than we realize. This book helps people to 1) become more sensitive to the feelings of others. 2) learn how to deal with “people problems” 3) learn
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Smart Stepparenting
“Parenting in stepfamilies is a two, three, or four-person (sometimes more!) dance. Parent-stepparent harmony is the crux of successful parenting within your home. The two most critical relationships in any stepfamily home are the marriage and the stepparent-stepchildren relationships. “Many people assume incorrectly that stepparenting is the sole responsibility of
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Empowered To Connect
Isaiah 58:9a “Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am.” The longing of the human heart is to connect and belong. We long to connect with our Creator, in whose image we have been made, and by God’s grace
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God’s Heart For The Fatherless
James 1:27, “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” Throughout the Bible, God is clear that he loves and cares for the orphaned, oppressed, and needy. As members of
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Assessments & Support Sessions for Church Leadership
ACCFS offers a variety of assessments and/or support sessions for individuals, you and your spouse, or your minister team. Understanding your personality as well as how you react to, and approach circumstances can help you learn your tendencies and how to relate to others. Below is a list of potential
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ACCFS Overview
We will nurture, through counseling and teaching, the spiritual well-being of individuals through God’s word as it relates to their emotional, relational, and mental health needs. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:2). Our goal is to alleviate suffering and to promote Christian maturity so that people can grow in their likeness
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Resources for a New Elder
How to be a People Helper Author: Gary R Collins Everyone faces problems, and it is likely that we can help people more than we realize. This book helps people to: 1) become more sensitive to the feelings of others. 2) learn how to deal with “people problems” 3) learn