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| Advice for Handling Criticism |  Printer view
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| Topics: | Arguments, Attitudes, Brotherly love, Christlikeness, Church, Church, conflict in, Complaining, Conflict, Criticism, Disunity, Division, Enemies, Factions, Fighting, Forgiveness, Godliness, Grace, Holiness, Humility, Integrity, Love, Mercy, Patience, Peace, Peacemakers, Perspective, Relationships, Self-control, Self-discipline, Speech, Strife, Temper, Testing, Tests, Tongue, Trials, Trouble, Words |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice, Everyday Disciples, Free, Quotes |
| References: | Proverbs 20:3 , Matthew 7:12, Luke 17:4, John 13:34-35, Romans 14:19, Romans 15:7, Ephesians 4:2, Philippians 2:1-4, Colossians 3:13, 1 Peter 3:8 |
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In his book Confessions of a Pastor, Craig Groeschel offers some advice on how to handle critics:
It's a fact that "hurt people hurt people." They usually dislike themselves and criticize others in a misguided effort to validate themselves. If one of these injured souls lobs a criticism grenade in your direction, defuse it with understanding. Part of considering the source is seeking awareness of what ...
Craig Groeschel, Confessions of a Pastor (Multnomah, 2006), p. 169; submitted by John Beukema, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
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| The Alphabet of Christian Conflict | Printer view
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| Topics: | Arguments, Christian life, Church, Church, conflict in, Conflict, Convictions, Discernment, Disputes, Extremes, Factions, Lifestyle, Offenses, Sensitivity, Tolerance, Worldview |
| Filters: | Christian Culture |
| References: | Romans 15:1-7, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:13 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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A is for Alcohol: Do you emphasize the freedom of Christians to enjoy God's good gifts, or do you emphasize that alcohol is involved in sexual immorality, dysfunctional families, and deaths from drunk drivers?
B is for Baptism: Should we baptize infants or dedicate them?
C is for Contraception: Should Christians use birth control, and if so, what kinds are okay?
D is for Dating: Is this a fun way for ...
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| Tasmanian Devils Spread Cancer with Their Mouths | Printer view
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| Topics: | Arguments, Church, conflict in, Conflict, Fighting, Gossip, Tongue, Words |
| Filters: | International, Science and Nature, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 5:9, Psalm 57:4, Proverbs 12:18, Jeremiah 9:8, Galatians 5:15, Hebrews 12:15, James 1:26, James 3:5-10, James 4:1-2, James 4:11 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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In January of 2006, Australian scientists discovered the cause of a mysterious disease that had killed thousands of Tasmanian Devils on the island state of Tasmania. The scientists initially believed the deaths were caused by a virus; however, their research ultimately uncovered a rare, fatal cancer. They named it Devil Facial Tumor Disease, or DFTD.
What is strange, according to cytogeneticist Anne-Marie ...
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| Study: "We" Wins the Argument | Printer view
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| Topics: | Arguments, Attitudes, Christian life, Church, conflict in, Community, Conflict, Cooperation, Fellowship, Husbands, Longsuffering, Marriage, Reconciliation, Relationships, Spouses, Teamwork, Wives |
| Filters: | Free, Marriage & Sex, Statistics |
| References: | Romans 12:9-21, Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 John 3:11-18 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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A study reported in Psychological Science discovered that the "best" arguers are those who don't point their fingers. According to the study, the person who says "we" the most during an argument suggests the best solutions.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill used statistical analysis to study 59 couples. Spouses who used second-person ...
Rachel A. Simmons, Peter C. Gordon, and Dianne L. Chambless, "Pronouns in Marital Interaction: What Do 'You' and 'I' Say about Marital Health?" Psychological Science (Volume 16), pp. 932-936; submitted by Ted De Hass, Bedford, Iowa |
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| Stranded Man Church Hops | Printer view
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| Topics: | Church, Church, conflict in, Complaining, Conflict, Discontent, Human nature, Sinful nature, Strife, Trouble |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Humor, Stories |
| References: | Proverbs 15:18, 1 Corinthians 1:11-13, 1 Corinthians 3:3, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Philippians 1:1-2, James 4:1 |
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A man was stranded on the proverbial deserted island in the Pacific for years. One day a boat came sailing into view, and the man frantically waved and got the skipper's attention. The boat landed on the beach, and the skipper got out to greet the stranded man.
After a while the rescuing sailor asked the castaway, "What are those three huts you've built?"
The stranded man replied, "That first hut is ...
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| Sometimes You Have to Rock the Boat | Printer view
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| Topics: | Cause and effect, Church, conflict in, Church, leaders of, Complacency, Conflict, Confrontation, Courage, Leadership, Leadership of the church, Ministry, Objectives, Pastors, Results, Risks |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 11:12, Romans 15:15-16, 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, Galatians 2:11, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 10:24 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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My friend Mike and I went out for an afternoon on the lake, a chance to talk a little and baptize some new fishing lures. We spent several hours fishing, with no luck, when we decided to head back before it got dark. After about half an hour, I heard the outboard motor sputter, then die. Mike went to check out the problem and determined that we were almost out of gas. There was a little, but it was ...
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| Church Business Meeting Gets Tense | Printer view
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| Topics: | Church, Church, conflict in, Church, health of, Conflict, Forgiveness, Peacemakers, Unity |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 5:9, Romans 15:5-6, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13-14 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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In a congregational meeting, two young male professionals made a presentation to update the sanctuary sound system. Their pitch was well delivered. As they began fielding questions, a retired gentleman, a former engineer, challenged one of the presenter's use of a technical term. I don't remember the exact phrasing that sparked the fireworks, but the atmosphere in our fellowship hall, which had held ...
Dave Goetz, "Suburban Spirituality," Christianity Today, (June 2003) |
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| "Shrek 2": Dysfunctional Family Feast | Printer view
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| Topics: | Anger, Arguments, Church, conflict in, Conflict, Disputes, Family, Faultfinding, Relationships, Strife, Thanksgiving, Tolerance, Unrest, Wrath, human |
| Filters: | Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Proverbs 17:1, Proverbs 20:3, Proverbs 30:33, 1 Corinthians 11:20-34, Ephesians 4:26-27, 1 Timothy 2:8 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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Shrek 2 continues the story of an Ogre named Shrek who married the princess Fiona. The princess takes her new husband to the kingdom of Far Far Away to meet her parents. The King and Queen of Far Far Away receive a shock when they discover their new son-in-law is a big, green ogre, and Fiona now looks just like him.
The family sits down to a royal meal where personalities and prejudices begin to clash. ...
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| Charles Simeon's Long-Term Leadership | Printer view
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| Topics: | Ability, Adversity, Church, care of, Church, conflict in, Complaints, Difficulties, Diligence, Earnestness, Faithfulness, Leadership, Mentoring, Ministers, Ministry, Perseverance, Persistence, Preachers, Preaching, Problems, Single-mindedness |
| Filters: | Church History, International, Men, Stories |
| References: | 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Timothy 2:3, 2 Timothy 4:5, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 2:3, Revelation 3:10 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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Even before finishing his degree, and still lacking pastoral experience, Charles Simeon put his name forward for the pastorate of Cambridge's Holy Trinity church. This was unheard of. Amazingly Simeon was given the parish and would labor there the rest of his life.
The church was less than pleased to receive this blustering minister who insisted that those who called themselves "Christian" be truly ...
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| "Drumline": Unity of the Body | Printer view
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| Topics: | Body of Christ, Brotherhood, Church discipline, Church, care of, Church, conflict in, Church, leaders of, Church, unity of, Community, Discipline, Leadership, Rebuke, Responsibility, Teamwork, Unity |
| Filters: | Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | Joshua 7, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Colossians 3:12-14 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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The movie Drumline explores the maturation of a talented percussionist from Harlem who receives a full-ride scholarship to Atlanta A&T University to play in the marching band. Early on Devon Miles (played by Nick Cannon) discovers that making the transition from hip-hop street drumming to the drumline of a university's celebrated marching band is more challenging than he expected.
Devon consistently ...
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