We all have preferences for the way things should be done. But there are people in our lives that insist things be done a certain way and are quite adamant about it. They tend to be the kind of people that like schedules, detailed plans,...
You may think it is a stretch to conclude that SDI can help you share your faith with other people, but I have found that to be absolutely true. It makes sense that if I understand what is most important to another person, I will...
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who says everything is okay but you kind of feel like they are mad at you? You have tried to figure out what is wrong but the more you press, the more confused you get? More...
Why is it that when you see someone acting full of themselves you are repelled but when you see someone acting humble that you find yourself being attracted? That is the question we will explore in this blog post. If being humble is seen as...
Have you ever had someone go silent on you when you are in conflict? You are confused and don’t know what to do? How can you respond so you don’t make it worse? You can make it worse if you do the wrong things. In...
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...
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...
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...
