where are we going?

When I read about and see God's heart, one thing I understand is that we are meant to be family. Yes, he presents himself and gives people the option of embracing or rejecting him. But he gives numerous opportunities to change our mind, our ways.  Why?  Remember the parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11-32)? Lost yes, but never not his family. Just as I cannot abandon my kids, how can I walk away from the people God embraces...

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segregation

Recently heard a senior elder of a local church tell members of that church, on behalf of the head pastor and other leadership the following: "At no time shall a man and a woman be alone together under any circumstances, unless they are married." Basically, unless there is a third person, men and women are not to interact.  Does this apply only among the people of this church?  Does it apply for when they are at home with their...

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