What do you do when things go wrong–when you're hurt, insulted, offended or let-down? How do you move forward without falling apart? This week, we're talking about the importance of handling conflict, and we're exploring the steps that lead to reconciliation.

The Process:

1. Know your motive.

2. Know your story.

3. Share your motive.

4. Share your story.

5. Listen to their story.

6. Own your part in the story.

7. Ask for what you want.

8. Take action.

List adapted from: Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler and Emily Gregory ➡️ 📔 https://a.co/d/fZO2vS3

Simple Rules for Conflict in Relationships

1. One issue at a time.

2. Address the action, not the person.

3. Speak to heal, not to hurt.

4. Call time-outs.

5. Be careful assigning motives.

Loving well requires learning well. Healthy relationships aren’t copy-paste—they’re custom-built. Are we looking beyond our own perspective and considering how our actions and words are received by others? Are we speaking in a language they understand? Are we meeting their specific needs for love and respect?

By learning to serve one another and communicate effectively, we can build stronger, more fulfilling relationships—ones that truly reflect God’s love in our lives.