Category: Friendship

Forgotten Saints

Forgotten Saints

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This is where you and I come in. As we seek to minister to those in our church and our community, it is easy to forget these elderly ladies. After all, we don’t see them. Unless someone brings them to church, we may never meet them, or even know that they exist. You and I must actively seek out opportunities to serve these dear ones. Talk to your Women’s Ministry Leaders, or the Deacons in your church. Ask if they have a list of “shut-ins” (I really don’t like that term, but it is the most common one for this group), and begin to make contact.

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What Do I Do When She Won’t Listen?

What Do I Do When She Won’t Listen?

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If you determine that she has indeed sinned, show her from God’s Word how she has violated the Scripture. Your words may carry little weight and they cannot cut to the heart as God’s words do (Hebrews 4:12). If she repents you have won your sister. But we know that we are not always able to persuade someone to repent. Sometimes her sin is too important to her; it has become an idol in her life and she may cling to it like a lifesaver. In this case, she may refuse to listen, become angry or unreasonable, and reject what you are saying. If this happens, don’t argue with her or try to persuade her with human arguments or manipulation.

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We are not a licensed counseling agency, nor are we psychologically or medically trained therapists. We offer ‘pastoral’ counseling intended to bring life change through heart change.