Nobody likes conflict. So why are we so easily drawn into conflict? Part of the answer is that we don’t understand what is going on in the soul of others in our interactions. Another part is that we are not aware of how our own...
Almost everyone I know hates conflict. Just the mention of the word creates anxiety for some. It doesn’t take much to recall the red-hot emotions that were pumping through your body the last time conflict showed its ugly face. Because most people have instant recall...
Core Strengths helps us to understand that we have a mixture of motivations that drive our behavior. When those motivations are about equal, we face a great deal of tension that can make life difficult. We might even lose sleep over decisions that need to...
Conflict is dreaded by most people, but we find ourselves in conflict more often than necessary. The reason for this is that the source of conflict is not the other person, it is within us. Yes, “I” may be the problem! Before you reject this...
As a Christian, you want to grow spiritually. Jesus saved us not just for the life to come in eternity, but for the here and now. Jesus said to “Follow me”. He showed us the way to live our lives and to live in obedience...
Being a great listener is the best way to show someone how much you care about them. By listening well, you demonstrate how much you value what they are saying. The problem is that there are few great listeners. We are better talkers than listeners. ...
Conflict is painful. It is destructive to families, businesses, and to ministries. It leaves people feeling like a failure believing they could have done something more to maintain the peace and live in harmony. For others they carry with them anger and a backpack full...
Having been married for 40 years to someone who is extremely cautious, I can share with you some things that I have learned. I’m still learning… because I am wired just the opposite of my wife when it comes to being cautious. My number two...
Who doesn’t love it when someone is being supportive? Supportive is a great strength, that when deployed, can make a difference in an organization or an individual. But being supportive has a dark side. When used in the wrong way or when you are too...
It is easy to identify the “warning signs” to post on other’s foreheads. I can picture that person with a sign saying, “Beware – I talk to much!”. I wish they would just stop and listen and be more sensitive to other people. Sometimes I...
