FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THE FIRST STEP IN RESOLVING INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS ~ 31 May 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

THE FIRST STEP IN RESOLVING INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS

C. W. Moore, in his book, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict defines conflict as "struggles between two or more people over values, or competition for status, power, or scarce resources." Experts in conflict management believe that conflict is inevitable in any organization or relationship. Many strategies have been developed to mediate and resolve organizational and interpersonal conflicts. What is usually missing in these mediation processes is a biblical understanding of the nature and causes of conflict. James 4:1-2 indicates that the causes of fights and quarrels among us come from our desires to win, to have our way, to get what we want, to control the outcome. Therefore, according to God's direction, the first step in resolving interpersonal conflicts requires a self-examination of our motives, desires, wants, positions, and interests. The Bible teaches us to look within, and discover our own faults, before trying to correct the faults of others. Matthew 7:3-5 illustrates this point, "And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye."

Although conflict is unavoidable, it is not always negative. In fact there are some very positive outcomes that can be derived through conflict. The Chinese form the symbol for "conflict" by combining two terms: danger and opportunity. Conflict can be a destructive experience, or the opportunity to clarify confusion, roles and expectations. Conflict always provides an opportunity to glorify God, to serve God, and to grow in grace. Conflict gives us a chance to show God that we love, respect, honor, and trust Him. It also allows us to demonstrate to others God's principles of love, forgiveness, and humility. Philippians 2:3-4 advocates a spirit of collaboration in dealing with conflicts in interpersonal relationships. That is, to place the thoughts, ideas, and feelings of others on par with our own. As Stephen Covey suggests, "Seek first to understand and then to be understood."

Conflict mediation techniques and strategies are very useful and necessary. However, God would have us include some more significant ingredients to the resolution processes the two "Great Commandments:" "To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength ... and to love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:29-31). Trust these two great commandments and they will take you where you need to go, imbue the right spirit within you, and direct you in the things you do.

CAPT Leroy Gilbert, CHC, USN

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...a Blessed Lord’s Day to the MacNessa family.

Renovations still ongoing?

70 here now, and supposed to be more tomorrow.

[The Mayor]

Blessed Lords day to you Kathy! Hopefully rest today.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Kathy! Sorry I have been slow on the uptake this evening - having issues with the computer. It was quite warm here today - high 80's with the usual high humidity. Tomorrow is supposed to be hotter, then relief Monday.

Fading fast - must retire fort he evening.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Luv.....#50!!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire for the evening -

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer,
already mounts the parapet.

Soldiers of the Greatest Generation
Stand The Watch Tonight!





Standing With Them
TONK!



GMG/3 Brian J. Marotta, USN
USS Corry DD-817 - Vietnam

TAPS
U.S. Marine Band
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"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"

(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)



All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, SisterK, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thank you for the beautiful hymn. Singing along.

[luvie]

Among the destruction in Wimberley,
a sign of hope 30 feet up in a Cypress tree.
Please pray for Texas.

[Kathy in Alaska]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless you good, Mac. *HUGS* Good night and rest well.
Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.

[luvie]

Nite, Conor. Have a blessed Sunday!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers continue for Texas. Have all your Texas folks checked in? Everyone safe?

Ashlie texted this afternoon that the rain had started again and it was bad. It’s stopped for now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Grateful2God....((HUGS))....and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

You are good at the puns as well. d:o)

[luvie]

I saw posts from my brother south of Houston. He’s on high ground so they are safe so far.

Some FReepers, like TheMom, had water in the yard but don’t think it got into their home. Praise God for that!

We’ve had 4 inches this month, which is 1/3 of the rain we usually get in a year. LOL!

There’s going to be a lot of clean up to do in East and South Texas...and I know there are still people missing. :(

Then there’s hurricane season. Lordy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad everyone seems to be ok. What a mess.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and your family.

The 23rd Psalm

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids – click

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.

Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers of peace for you and your family, Dave. (Click)

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Sunday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT