From the very beginning, men and women have been different.1 God designed Eve to match Adam in most respects, but also to be different from him in others. Though differences existed, there was still the prospect of Adam and Eve complementing one another in a close relationship. Thus, their differences actually could be used to strengthen one another.2 Communication was a key … [Read more...]
Common errors made in attempts at conflict resolution
You know it’s going to happen. You can’t be a shepherd and avoid mediating in conflicts. That much is certain. However, your responses to conflicts are affected by a variety of variables, which makes your role as mediator far less predictable. For example: Personality variables (both yours and those involved in the conflict): Some people are shy; others are outgoing. … [Read more...]