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The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelmBlessed Are the Peacemakers: Taking Care of the PlankJesus’ approach to peacemaking is to pursue reconciliation. There are three steps in that process that are important for us to understand and practice. The first step is confession. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus used a word picture to get this point across when he asked, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” (Mt. 7:3) We have the remarkable ability to see others’ faults but remain blind to our own. Any attempt at relationa...2023-07-0230 minThe Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelmEphesians: Walking WiselyA wise walk on a macro level is a function of regularly making right decisions on a micro level.There’s not one of us who has not and who will not face many decisions. That’s not the issue. The issue is, “How do we make good decisions?” 1. Walking wisely is a function of seeking the mind of God.2. Walking wisely is a function of engaging with wise people.3. Walking wisely is a function of asking the right question. That question...2022-10-3029 min