If you sneeze and I say, "Bless you!" - it isn't going to change your life. Much more powerful than the blessing of a man or woman is the blessing of God. But how do we get God's blessing? God's promise to prosper us and give us His happiness?

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Rule #4: When you confront, confront with love and gentleness.  Every conflict provides you with an opportunity to please God.  Every conflict provides you with an opportunity to love others.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Rule #3: Humbly asking for forgiveness is the most powerful relational remedy in conflict. Remember: There is a big difference between an apology and asking for forgiveness.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 7:3-5

Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

Rule #2: You must focus on your part of the conflict regardless of what the other person does. Remember: your biggest enemy in conflict is YOU!

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Your goal in conflict cannot be to win the conflict or avoid the conflict. Your goal must be to please God. Remember: Sinful people tend to respond sinfully when sinned against.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Although the world lives with the end in mind, with Jesus our story is not a story of ends. Regardless of what you have done in the past, Jesus wants to turn your grave into a garden. Jesus isn't finished with you. He's just getting started.