Daily Hope Devotionals - Resolving Conflict
Four Steps Towards Forgiveness
by Rick Warren — March 17, 2021
from The Seven Greatest Words of Love
If you’re like most people, you might have some misconceptions about what it means to forgive. And, because you don’t understand forgiveness, you find it really difficult to forgive. As a follower of Jesus, you … Continue reading Four Steps Towards Forgiveness
Resentment Hurts You More Than Anyone Else
by Rick Warren — March 1, 2021
from The Seven Greatest Words of Love
If you hang on to resentment, it always hurts you more than anyone else. Resentment is self-destructive and counterproductive. Resentment just makes no sense. If anyone ever had a reason to be resentful, it was … Continue reading Resentment Hurts You More Than Anyone Else
Don’t Let Your Emotions Give Satan a Foothold
by Rick Warren — November 23, 2020
In every quarrel, an unseen spiritual war is going on behind the scenes. At the surface, a quarrel may seem minor. You may think you’re arguing about who didn’t take out the garbage or who … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Emotions Give Satan a Foothold
Seek to Understand Before Being Understood
by Rick Warren — August 29, 2020
When you’re in conflict, the loving and Christlike way to defuse the tension is to seek to understand before seeking to be understood. Try to figure out what the other person is thinking and saying … Continue reading Seek to Understand Before Being Understood
What’s Your Part in the Conflict?
by Rick Warren — August 28, 2020
One of the best strategies for de-escalating conflict is also one of the scariest things you can do: Asking God to give you a clear picture of yourself. “Search me, God, and know my heart; … Continue reading What’s Your Part in the Conflict?
Confront in Truth, Affirm in Love
by Rick Warren — March 3, 2020
A healthy, strong relationship is always built on two legs: confronting in truth and affirming in love. If you only have one of these legs in your relationship, it isn’t going to stand. It will … Continue reading Confront in Truth, Affirm in Love
The Purpose of Frustration
by Rick Warren — August 7, 2019
You will encounter people who create so much frustration that you ask God, “Please help me show them extra grace.” Who are these people in your life? The slow driver in the fast lane? The … Continue reading The Purpose of Frustration
Confront in Truth, Affirm in Love
by Rick Warren — July 29, 2019
If someone came to you today and said, “Let’s go have some coffee; I want to point out all the areas in your life that need changing,” you probably wouldn’t be thrilled to have that … Continue reading Confront in Truth, Affirm in Love
The Real Reason We Argue
by Rick Warren — July 24, 2019
When you meet someone to resolve a conflict, you first have to confess your part of the problem. Then, you need to listen for the other person’s hurt and perspective. We think we argue over … Continue reading The Real Reason We Argue
To Resolve Conflict, Start with What’s Your Fault
by Rick Warren — July 23, 2019
One of the most important life skills that you have to learn is conflict resolution. If you don’t, you’re going to spend a lot of your life miserable, because we’re imperfect people and we have … Continue reading To Resolve Conflict, Start with What’s Your Fault
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