Different Viewpoints

They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company.

–Acts 15:39 RSV

They are in the same pasture, on the same side of the fence. But they don't see eye to eye. Is one right and one wrong, or is each perspective valid?

Action items:

1. Pray that truth and mercy will prevail, and animus be minimized.

2. Refrain from speaking negatively about the other.

   
   

Prayer

God, You have considered our troubles. You know each heart and soul amidst adversities. Visit us with your mercy.

Quote

Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you.

//St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)

Thought

God writes straight with crooked lines.*

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*Food for thought: Nehemiah 13:7-8, 28; John 2:24; Acts 15:39

(photo: Lisa Livezey)

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Neal Lozano, Jacqueline Harper and I gathered for a poignant dialogue surrounding the story of a woman healed from twelve years of hemorrhaging. The woman verbalizes her belief that Jesus can heal her and merges into the throng to merely touch his cloak. Listen here.