We would all likely agree that what is in our hearts is more important than our outward appearance. However, John was recently surprised by an objection to his wearing a tie to preach! Why are these personal choices important? (And why does he like wearing ties?)

Disagreements are a part of life. But too often in today’s climate, we see arguments escalate with no real effort put into resolving the conflict. What guidance does the Bible give us on conflict resolution?

One of the dimensions of being made in the image of God is our ability to reason, though sin has impacted our thinking. Still, followers of Christ are called to have the mind of Christ. But often we allow the viewpoints of the world to shape our perspective.