Resolving Everyday Conflict
Overview
Everyone encounters conflict—whether it be with a coworker, family member, friend, or complete stranger. And yet, we all desire harmony in our relationships. Resolving Everyday Conflict is a practical, biblical, and concise guide to peacemaking in everyday life that can turn your troubled relationships into peaceful ones.
With the proven advice found in this book, authors Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson show you how to achieve not only a cease-fire but also unity and harmony. Their biblical guidance will take you beyond resolving conflicts to true, life-changing reconciliation with family, coworkers, and fellow believers.
The Logos Bible Software edition of this volume is designed to encourage and stimulate your understanding of conflict resolution. Scripture passages link directly to your English translations, and important concepts link to the dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library.
Key Features
- Provides practical and biblical tips for conflict resolution
- Addresses various types of conflicts and how to resolve them
- Emphasizes harmony and unity
Contents
- The Nature of Conflict: What It Is and Where It Comes From
- The Hope of the Gospel: Life-Changing Power that Can Heal Your Relationships
- Escaping, Attacking, or Peacemaking: A Biblical Response to Conflict
- G1: Glorify God: Bringing God into Your Situation
- G2: Get the Log Out: Owning Your Part of a Conflict
- G3: Gently Restore: Helping Others Own Their Part of a Conflict
- G4: Go and Be Reconciled: Giving Forgiveness and Arriving at a Reasonable Solution
- Overcome Evil with Good: Pressing On with Deliberate Love
Top Highlights
“Conflict happens when you are at odds with another person over what you think, want, or do.” (Page 14)
“many conflicts are the result of sinful attitudes and desires that lead to sinful words and actions.” (Page 17)
“Conflict happens among Christians because our sinful self gladly cooperates with messages that say ‘I can have whatever I want.’” (Page 15)
“Peacemakers see conflict as an opportunity to solve problems in a way that not only benefits everyone involved but also honors God.” (Page 37)
“‘Even if I’m only 2 percent responsible for a conflict, I’m 100 percent responsible for my 2 percent.’” (Page 62)
Product Details
- Title: Resolving Everyday Conflict
- Authors: Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2011
- Pages: 128
- Resource Type: Counseling
- Topic: Pastoral Care and Counseling
About the Authors
Ken Sande is founder of Peacemaker Ministries and president of Relational Wisdom 360. He regularly conciliates business, family, and church disputes, and serves as a consultant to pastors and attorneys as they work to resolve conflicts outside the courtroom. Sande conducts seminars on biblical conflict resolution and lives in Montana.
Kevin Johnson is the creator of the first-of-its-kind Pray the Scriptures Bible and the bestselling author or coauthor of more than 50 books and Bible products for adults, students, and children. With a background as a youth worker, senior nonfiction book editor, and teaching pastor, he now leads Emmaus Road Church in metro Minneapolis.
