Category Archives: Faithful Responses to Conflict

Negotiation of Prenuptial Agreements

Mediation of a prenuptial agreement doesn’t just help the couple agree on property division. It inoculates couples against harmful conflict. Continue reading

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TIPS FOR DEALING WITH FAMILY CONFLICT DURING THE HOLIDAYS

This post offers practical suggestions for dealing with family conflict during holiday gatherings. Continue reading

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The Link Between Forgiveness and Peace

It is said that holding a grudge is like eating poison and then expecting the other person to die.  As we all know from experience, it’s very easy to hold grudges.  Yet, we know there are very damaging consequences to … Continue reading

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Conflict Transformation As A Spiritual Practice

Jesus had a remarkable gift for seeing through everything superficial, for peeling back the layers of the dusty, superficial robes of identity we wear,  to peer into a person’s inner soul.   Whether speaking to a Roman Centurian, to a Samaritan … Continue reading

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Recognizing Stages of Conflict and Knowing When to Call for Help

Is this dispute something you can work through yourselves, something a mediator can help with, or do you need to call law enforcement? This article discussing stages of conflict and intervention strategies appropriate for each stage will help you decide. Continue reading

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Where Is The Love?

A lesson remembered from youth, about judging others … Continue reading

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Nonviolent Communication Illustrated

A video modeling speech that communicates disagreement without attacking the other person Continue reading

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The Four G’s of Christian Conflict Resolution

If you are interested in Christian Conflict Resolution, learn here the “Four G’s of Reconciliation, the “Seven A’s of Confession,” and the “Four Promises of Forgiveness,” as enunciated by Ken Sande and Peacemaker Ministries. Although enunciated specifically in the Christian context, it’s my view these principles or forgiveness and reconcilation are helpful no matter what your religious leaning. Continue reading

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More On Faith Based, Christian Mediation

More on Christian reconciliation and mediation using Christian principles Continue reading

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Faith Based, Christian Mediation

Christians have special obligations to model principles of healthy reconciliation and to avoid secular courts. This can be a difficult challenge, but no one ever said the committed life was easy. The rewards are also great. Continue reading

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