How can acceptance help when you’re suffering? 

In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world. John 16:33 ESV   Acceptance is a recovery concept full of potential.  It helps you work through anger, sadness, and shame.  Acceptance should be your goal for a truly healthy life.  So, if you want to find peace with your … Read more

CoParenting and King Solomon’s Advice

Most of us are familiar with the story of King Solomon and the two women both claiming the infant was her child.  He skillfully determined that the real mother would be willing to make a sacrifice. So King Solomon in his wisdom, ordered the guard to cut the infant in half.  Of course the mother … Read more

Tips for Defusing relationship conflict

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A hot-tempered man causes arguments but a patient man calms a quarrel Proverbs 15:18 If you truly desire to find peace with your coparent you will need to give up blame and unforgiveness. However, is hard to know what to replace our destructive responses with when attempting to defuse conflict. There is much written on … Read more

How can I transform myself?

How can I transform myself? Some people believe change is impossible. We all know that with God, all things are possible.  With God’s help, transforming yourself is a miracle worth achieving. This blog is an outline of the seven steps found in the webinar “Transform Conflict by Transforming Yourself” found on www.cooperativeparentinginstitute.com.   Step 1 – Reflect … Read more