Feud or Faith?

July 16, 2020 0 By Phil Bickel

We treasure relatives, but sometimes we are not one big happy family.  The earth is home to billions of individuals, each one of us unique.  We know we ought to be kind to everyone, but families, communities, ethnic groups, and nations become divided by differences and injustices, envy and anger. 

In a world so rife with rifts, is resolution even possible?  If there is a God, is He even paying attention?  Remarkably, our modern conflicts are addressed in a 4000 year old story told in the Bible.  I call this story “Feud or Faith?”

To hear it and consider its implications, click on the audio and then follow the gallery of slides. Discuss Feud or Faith with others — even people whom you disagree with.

Feud or Faith? Healing for splintered relations

Why did I post this message? As I was praying about the deep divisions in the USA, I asked the Lord how He wanted me to address it. He reminded me of this sermon written almost 9 years ago. It was the culmination of a series of events through which God patiently and graciously guided me out of the strife I was experiencing with my co-workers and others.

This message is only the beginning of my treatment of this topic. With the assistance of friends, future posts will amplify how God heals splintered relationships of all kinds. You can follow the developments by subscribing to this blog.