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Got Conflict?

Is there somebody you just can't seem to get along with? Is there conflict brewing in your workplace, your home, or your church? On Tuesday I had the privilege of hearing Ken Sande, president of Peacemaking Ministries, speak on peacemaking in the local church. If you desire to grow in your ability to handle conflict, I highly recommend his books and resources available on their website.

These principles are challenging and Biblical, but can radically transform how you handle conflict personally at home, work, and church!

James 4:1 "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you?"

Colossians 3:13 "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

Romans 12:17-21 "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. 20On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

Free & Online Seminary Level Classes

Ever want to attend seminary-level classes? Did time, money, or life situations get in the way? Below are some great online and free ways to take such courses and to grow in your walk with Christ! BiblicalTraining.org has a wealth of free online courses for new believers, Christian foundations, and for church leadership. Covenant Theological Seminary also offers many free online courses. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary also has a few free online courses. ChristianCourses.com is another helpful resource of classes.
"Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Hebrews 5:13-14

9 Steps to Fireproof Your Marriage

Want to repair or protect your marriage? Here are Dennis Rainey's "9 Steps to Fireproof Your Marriage."
  1. Learn about God's blueprints for marriage
  2. Reaffirm your commitment
  3. Deal with your selfishness
  4. Begin to pray with your spouse
  5. Develop your relational skills
  6. Spend focused time together
  7. Attend a Weekend to Remember® marriage conference
  8. Start or attend a couples' study using the HomeBuilders Couples Series®
  9. Depend on God's power to build your marriage

I HIGHLY recommend step 7! If you have never been to a marriage conference, or it has been awhile, commit to going to "Weekend to Remember!" There are some scheduled soon near us:

  • October 31st-November 2nd - Louisville , KY
  • November 7th-9th - Kingsport, TN
  • March 6th-8th - Cincinnati, OH
  • March 27th-29th - Nashville, TN
  • June 12th-14th - Indianapolis, IN

Weekend to Remember - An Experience You'll Never Forget

A great movie is coming out September 26th, from the makers of Facing the Giants...Fireproof.

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