What is the single biggest source of conflict in your marriage right now? Join Chip as he teaches you how to fight fair in marriage.

What I learned on the sandlot from the “Barnes Boys”

• Conflict is normal, it's an opportunity for growth, it must be diffused or it will destroy, and it demands rules so no one gets hurt

God’s perspective on conflict:

• Conflict is inevitable in a fallen world. -Jn. 16:33
• Conflict flows from our differences and our selfishness. -Jms. 4:1-3
• Conflict is an opportunity for growth. -Phil. 2:1-4

The most common communication styles:

1. Turtles: The goal is to avoid.
2. Sharks: The goal is to win.

How to diffuse conflict in your marriage:

• D: DEFINE the problem (on your own). -Pr. 15:14
• I: INITIATE a time to talk. -Matt. 5:23-24
• F: FOCUS on the “perceived” problem, not the person. -Pr. 18:19
• F: FEEL their pain. -Pr. 17:17
• U: UNCOVER the root problem. -Pr. 20:5
• S: SET things right between you. -Jms. 5:16
• E: ESTABLISH a specific action plan that addresses the issue discussed. -Jms. 1:22-25

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