Transforming Coparent Conflict
By Transforming Yourself
The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 118:6 When you are afraid, your thoughts will determine how anxious you become and how long you take to calm down. Your thoughts will either fuel negative emotions like fear and anger or they will soothe … Read more
What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them. Matthew 15:11 The Bible warns about the danger of allowing ourselves to say whatever crosses our minds. Scripture states that the mouth can speak light and darkness. We show ourselves by what spills … Read more
Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another Galatians 5:26 The Apostle Paul in Galatians, warns us not to compete with others. He also warns about being conceited and causing envy which is often the result of competition. Social media and the selfie movement have encouraged people consciously … Read more
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent Proverbs 10:19 ESV There are times when you may be tempted to respond when you know it will only make matters worse. This can happen in person, by phone or email. Writing reactive responses allows us to go on and … Read more
….is there no King in thee? Micah 4:9 CEV As a parent, you certainly do not want to shame your child when you discipline then. If you speak to the fool in your child, the fool will stand up. If you speak to the King in your child, the King will stand up. … Read more
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm to the end. Proverbs 29:11 Letting anger control you will result in poor impulse control. Without self-control, you are at risk of making choices that harm you or others. Learning how to manage your emotions is a skill you were supposed to learn … Read more
But they did not listen or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. Jeremiah 7:24 No one likes to be told what to do. As a result, it is wise to watch your word choice to avoid using demanding communication. Notice the subtle difference in this example: “You … Read more