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Encountering Changes :: RELATIONSHIPS

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 8/6/23 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Change is a key factor in forming or destroying relationships. Change can strengthen a relationship by making you appreciate others and bringing you closer.

Listen as Pastor Steve discussed how Ecclesiastes gives us an important perspective on change.

Everything has its moment, and the moment is in God’s hand. God is good. As the moments come and go, we need to trust God and His goodness.

How do you hold onto the goodness of God? You look for it in your life and in your Bible! You share His goodness with others. Remember to remind yourself of His goodness.

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Patience, Grace, Acceptance :: RELATIONSHIPS

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 7/30/23 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Somewhere along the way, most of us learn that the most rewarding part of living is found in relationships. And somewhere along the way, most of us learn that the most difficult part of living is found in relationships.

People are in progress; so, be patient.

God places the responsibility upon the shoulders of the strong.

Bearing the failings of the weak requires sacrifice. A sacrifice of patience, repentance, requesting forgiveness, granting forgiveness, of moving on.

People are fragile; so, be gracious.

When we are ungracious, we damage people. Build people up, don’t tear them down.

People are difficult; so, be accepting.

Accepting isn’t receiving with resignation. Instead, accepting is receiving with hope.

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