Category Archives: Confrontation

Instruments of sorrow


Posted on November 14, 2018 by

Are you willing to be an instrument of godly sorrow? Continue reading →

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13 red flags identifying antagonists

Posted on April 26, 2016 by

The 13 red flags provide training material for equipping Church leaders and members in discerning the presence of antagonistic people. Continue reading →

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Resolving conflicts among Christians

Posted on March 24, 2014 by

Jesus anticipated fractures in Christian fellowship. We should not be surprised by them but ready to seek reconciliation. Continue reading →

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Responding to false accusations

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

Helpful advice for those facing false accusations. Continue reading →

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4 approaches to conflict

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

How would you describe your approach to conflict? Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Broken Relationships, Change, Church membership, Communication, Community, Conflict, Confrontation, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, help for may marriage, Marital Separation, Marriage, marriage problems, Relationships, troubled marriage, Wisdom | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

When words cannot restore trust

Posted on August 1, 2013 by

Those who significantly hurt others must understand that their attitude and actions will affect the process of rebuilding trust. Continue reading →

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Confrontation – a service of mercy

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

When we allow nothing but God’s Word to stand between us, judging and helping, it is a service of mercy, an ultimate offer of genuine community. Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Call to ministry, Christian life, Christian worldview, Church, Church discipline, Church Leadership, Church membership, Community, Confrontation, Elders, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors | Tagged , , | 2 Comments