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Love shouldn’t hurt

Published on Friday, 06 September 2024 09:13

Subtle Abuse Behaviors
by Teresia Smith

Do you think you can always tell if someone is being abused? It’s easier to see abuse if someone is yelling at their partner and threatening to harm them, or possibly throwing things across a room, pushing them into a wall while calling them belittling names. Those are all clear signs that abuse is happening. But what about the more subtle abusive behaviors? Often a victim struggles to identify the abuse, doubting their perceptions.

Thoughts from The Bible

Published on Friday, 06 September 2024 09:12

The Church, Part 3
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

The last two weeks I have tried to explain what being the “the church of God” means. I used the analogy of buildings to help us see that sometimes we carry the attitude of ownership into God’s church. Another useful analogy would be that of an event planner or organizer. From fundraisers to social events, we all enjoy interesting speakers, fun entertainment, cool music, and great friends. Scottsboro certainly has its share of talented event planners and fun events. But hopefully, those do not share the same goals of the church. Remember the church is His, and it should be a reflection of who He is and His glory – not who we are and what our culture is becoming.