Understanding conflict, especially internal conflict, is critical because it isn't necessarily negative; it can be a catalyst for change and a tool for personal growth. Let's look at the foundational ...

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Unraveling Internal Conflict: A Deep Dive into Conflict in Our Lives

Forgiveness is indeed a Divine action. That implies that unforgiveness and bitterness are from your sin nature and, ultimately, Satan. Forgiveness is one way you can be like God. Without ...

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Unmasking Unforgiveness: Defining Bitterness and Exploring its Physical Impact on Your Body

You can quickly turn good promises, goals, and commitments into obligations. And, be careful because obligation encourages rebellion. For example, when you think you have no freedom and choice, it ...

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Obligation Encourages Rebellion and “Have To”

Everyone controls in some way. Control issues are a way of life for us, and unfortunately, a controlling person does not believe they are controlling anyone.Controlling People QuotesThe Dictator's mantra ...

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Spotting the Signs: Understanding Control Issues and Recognizing a Controlling Person

You distort reality with your assumptions, opinions, and guesses. Opinions hurt relationships because you guess what is happening rather than ask for facts. In fact, you create a story about ...

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Opinions Hurt Relationships, So Do Assumptions

There is a built-in path of least resistance to behaving badly! In fact, mankind's pattern of behaving badly was well stated by Pascal.The doctrine of original sin seems an offense ...

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Behaving Badly Is Very Easy for Everyone

If you want to help someone forgive, use the "Can you - will you - when" technique. It establishes their ability to forgive, then whether they will forgive. It is ...

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Do You Have the Ability to Forgive?

God wants older men and older women to be examples and help the younger men and women grow in their walk with Him. REAL Older women are "reverent in behavior," ...

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REAL Older Women Are Rare

Even though the past is OVER, the conflict cycle remains active. In fact, it often helps you resurrect the past! You disagree, then think about past issues with this person ...

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Conflict Cycle – You May Be There Now

There is nothing simple about a blended family structure or the effort that will be needed to make the structure work well. The very nature of blended families creates problems. ...

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A New Blended Family Structure

People Say   Suppose a person goes through one or more divorces. But now they are growing in the Lord and learning about marriage and relationships. So, it is no surprise ...

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What About Remarriage After Divorce?

"Love is patient, love is kind..." - 1 Corinthians 13:4   Deborah's story is a great example of God's healing and restoration. Over a period of years, she chose God's way ...

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