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Tag Archives: Conflict
Courageous Relationships
“I quit!” Those words spew from my lips at least 2 or 3 times while stomping through my house like a rhino on a rampage. (Warning: Honest revelation forthcoming) Sometimes people wear me out. I love people, I thrive in … Continue reading
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Conflict: The Art of Fighting Fair
As the grand finale of my recent series on conflict, I’ve compiled hours of reading and research into this one post. Maybe you’re like me–dealing with difficult relationship situations seems almost unnatural and beyond figuring out. The more I’ve read … Continue reading
Conflict: Watch Out for the Goat Heads
“Watch out for the goat heads just past County Line Road!” The frantic woman called out her warning as we passed each other on our respective bikes. Goat heads? Did I unknowingly enter a neighborhood known for late night chants … Continue reading
Conflict: The Exit of Anne
Over the past two weeks I’ve read several different articles and responses to author Anne Rice’s recent Facebook declaration regarding Christianity. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you can catch up here (and you might want to … Continue reading
Conflict: The Gloves Are Off
“Anger is a secondary emotion.” I said this to one of my boys the other day, and he looked at me like I was nuts. Maybe, or maybe my timing was off. He was, after all, rather angry. Still, I … Continue reading
Conflict: The Politian and the Bull
While at the gym this morning I caught two news stories that made me think about this whole conflict theme. The first included an interview with a California Congressmen who went on a hunger strike in order to shame his … Continue reading
How Do You Do Conflict?
Connection? LOVE it. Conflict? Hate. It. Problem is you can’t have the first without the occasional appearance of the latter. Ask anyone who is married, a parent, a friend, an employee or who happens to run into OTHER PEOPLE from … Continue reading
Untangling Forgiveness
“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” ~ Mark Twain Ever have one of those weeks or months where the same theme comes at you again and again from every direction? For me … Continue reading
How to Keep Criticism From Getting the Best of You
If you live any kind of public life, criticism is part of your day. You know this. I know this. But it doesn’t make it any easier to take. I’ve long cowered under criticism. Trying to please everyone is my … Continue reading