Because we are imperfect people living in an imperfect world, we will always have conflict. Conflict happens in every relationship -- with family members, friends, coworkers, spouses, etc. Marriage and family relationships suffer the most because these relationships are so close to us.
God doesn’t want us to live with conflict; He wants us to live with an attitude of love, forgiveness, and grace.
This is why we’ve gathered our best material on communication and conflict in this Growth Plan -- it’s important to know how to communicate and resolve conflict so we can mirror Christ’s love to others.
If you want to build healthy relationships and resolve conflict, then you need to learn how to communicate—really communicate.
When you understand the root of conflict and use the right communication tools, you can resolve relationship issues in a way that glorifies God.
When you have something difficult to communicate, sending an email or a text message isn't the best way to do it.
When conflict arises, it's often easier to ignore the problem than to confront the person involved. However, avoidance is not the right answer.
It’s true that the people closest to you can hurt you the most. It’s almost unavoidable.
When it comes to conflict resolution, learn how to fight "Jesus style."
Does it ever seem like the same fights and disagreements continue to pop up in your relationships even though you thought you had resolved them?
Jesus calls us to live in harmony with one another as much as possible, so avoiding conflict resolution goes against God’s best for us.
Very few people purposely sabotage their relationships, but poor communication skills can cause relationships to deteriorate.
The Bible says that a house divided against itself will not stand; therefore, it is imperative that couples learn how to communicate and resolve conflict before an issue leads to disaster or divorce.
Communication isn’t just about talking; it’s also about listening, and nothing destroys a relationship faster than feeling unheard.
The key to effectively communicating and resolving conflicts is learning how to separate the problem from the person.
The language we use to communicate to those we love is extremely important.
How can you get along with others in a way that points to God's gifts of forgiveness and grace?
