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008: The Need for Endurance
Christians today wait for Christ’s return, opportunities in life, and exercise patience as a fruit of the Spirit. Patience is vital for the Christian life. How can Christians cultivate patience?
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007: Patience in Conflict Resolution
Day by day, month by month, year by year- we are rooted and grounded in God’s love. What central truths should govern our thinking as we consider growing in patience?
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006: Forgiveness (Part 2) – Resolving Conflict God’s Way
Life is full of changed plans, inconveniences, and let downs. Sometimes things outside of our control influence the events in our lives. People hurt us. Circumstances reroute our plans. In these times, every person faces the temptation to harbor bitterness or resentment toward others and God. God’s solution to bitterness is forgiveness. What principles should guide Christians as they consider cultivating forgiveness?
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005: Forgiveness – Resolving Conflict God’s Way
While one may not be surprised to see forgiveness discussed around conflict resolution, the counselor, counselees, and Christians must cultivate a heart of forgiveness for effective conflict resolution. How does forgiveness prepare our hearts for conflict resolution?
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004: Gentleness – Resolving Conflict God’s Way
If a spouse, worker, parent, or child finds himself or herself in many conflicts, you can assume that he or she lacks gentleness. If biblical counselors lack gentleness, they can escalate conflicts or harm their counselees, especially when stepping into a counselee’s sinful mess. What principles should guide how we think about cultivating gentleness for conflict resolution?
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003: Humility (Part 2) – Resolving Conflict God’s Way
In conflicts, two people or parties are determined to get what they want. What heart dispositions should Christians cultivate to counteract pride?
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002: Humility – The Prerequisite to Conflict Resolution
Humans have conflicts stemming from hatred, lust, lies, and covetous desire in their hearts. But what if there was a way to ensure that conflicts could be prevented before they happened?
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001: Resolving Conflict God’s Way (An Introduction)
Greetings! Welcome to The Biblical Counseling Podcast. Conflicts are like forest fires. James says, “…The tongue is a flame of fire…It can set your whole life on fire…” If you address them when they are still small, you can save yourself much grief. At the same time, many conflicts appear out of control, as desires erupt […]
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