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Friendships with the opposite sex, plus what we can learn from the elderly, and the difference between the Holy Spirit and your conscience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Featured musical artist: <\/span>Phil Wickham<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Roundtable: Platonic Guy-Girl Friendships<\/b><\/p>\n

Is it possible for men and women to be \u201cjust friends\u201d? There\u2019s an ongoing debate on the topic, with some arguing it\u2019s possible while others maintain that it inevitably leads to something awkward (or worse, inappropriate). Our guests break down the pros and cons and give tips for doing friendship with the opposite sex in a God-honoring way.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Culture: Practical Love for the Elderly<\/b><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s your parents, grandparents, neighbor or fellow church member, God\u2019s call to love our elders is clear. But it isn\u2019t always easy. Senior citizens may be slower than us, have different perspectives, and can even be critical or aloof. But if you have the patience and intention to dig deep, there\u2019s potential for rich relationship and even the opportunity to learn. Isabel Tom lived her entire childhood and young adult years with her aging grandparents. She now works with the elderly and shares her thoughts on what you stand to gain by prioritizing time with the seniors around you.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Inbox: Conscience or the Holy Spirit?<\/b><\/p>\n

Venturing into a dangerous situation. Asking someone out. Knowing God\u2019s will on a job offer. We all look for direction in various circumstances, but how do you know whether that prompting is your conscience or the Holy Spirit? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Link to Counseling Services\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Find us on YouTube\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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