Challenges & Conflict

Guidelines for Communicating in Dating Relationships

Kaitlin Lubben

Do you struggle to communicate well in your dating relationships? Consider this wisdom for helping you to move past challenges and tune in to one another.

Marriage Conflict: Why Do We Fight?

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you find yourself getting dragged into the same arguments? Consider exploring the root of those problems to find their source and improve your marriage.

Responding to Chaos with Calm

Katie DeYoung

How will you respond to the challenging emotions of others? Consider how God calls us to use our emotions in healthy ways to care for ourselves and others.

Staying Hopeful Amid Relationship Rejection

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you feeling the sting of rejection? While people may reject us, God is faithful to walk with us through every challenge that we face.

Healing Relationships by Choosing to Grow

Jolene DeHeer

Are you wondering how to heal fractured relationships? Consider how focusing on personal growth can bring healing to yourself and your relationships.

Five Lessons Learned From My Single Friend

Rev. Travis Jamieson

How are you being shaped and cared for in your friendships? God has designed us for community and blessed us with the opportunity to befriend one another.

Removing Envy from Friendships

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Envy is destructive to our friendships and poisonous to ourselves. Consider how you can uproot envy and choose to celebrate your friend's accomplishments.

Managing Anger in Marriage

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Are you struggling with handling anger in your marriage? God calls us to handle anger in ways that are constructive and redemptive rather than destructive.

Forgiving Our Parent's Failures

Ardella Perry-Osler

Our parents will fail us at times. Will you forgive them for the hurt they have caused in your life? Trust God for wisdom and strength to heal the past.

Does My Time Management Honor God?

Keren Kanyago

Do you struggle with time management? Consider how God calls us both to rest in him and to use our time in ways that honor him and build his kingdom.

How to Stop Being a Victim

Rev. Deb Koster

Are you frustrated and feeling like a victim of their circumstances? Discover your voice and exercise your decision-making to help you find peace and joy.

Navigating Disrespect

Rev. Deb Koster

Are people treating you with disrespect? Learn from the instructions of Jesus to discern how to hold others accountable and create healthy relationships.
Date Title Author Topics
April 20, 2025 Guidelines for Communicating in Dating Relationships Kaitlin Lubben Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict
March 12, 2025 Marriage Conflict: Why Do We Fight? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 9, 2025 Responding to Chaos with Calm Katie DeYoung Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
February 16, 2025 Staying Hopeful Amid Relationship Rejection Rev. Travis Jamieson Singles, Living Single, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict
January 22, 2025 Healing Relationships by Choosing to Grow Jolene DeHeer Singles, Challenges & Conflict
November 27, 2024 Five Lessons Learned From My Single Friend Rev. Travis Jamieson Singles, Living Single, Challenges & Conflict
November 13, 2024 Removing Envy from Friendships Rev. Travis Jamieson Singles, Living Single, Challenges & Conflict
August 14, 2024 Managing Anger in Marriage Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
July 31, 2024 Forgiving Our Parent's Failures Ardella Perry-Osler Singles, Living Single, Challenges & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 14, 2024 Does My Time Management Honor God? Keren Kanyago Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids
June 9, 2024 How to Stop Being a Victim Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
May 8, 2024 Navigating Disrespect Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
January 17, 2024 A Christian Response to Bad Behavior Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
January 14, 2024 How to Avoid Getting Pulled into a Friends’ Dysfunction Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Challenges & Conflict
September 3, 2023 Pressured by Parental Approval Jalicia Maeweather Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Parenting, Parenting Adults
June 14, 2023 Learning to Confront with Love Jalicia Maeweather Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
March 29, 2023 Forgiving God Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 26, 2023 Forgiving the Villains Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 9, 2022 Marriage Boundaries: Tending Our Fences and Opening Our Gates Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, In-Law Relationships
October 2, 2022 Expressing Emotions Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis
September 21, 2022 Cohabitation: Should Christians Live Together Before Marriage? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Sex & Dating
September 13, 2022 Handling Conflict Biblically and Constructively: Encouraging articles from Family Fire Christopher Hunt Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
May 15, 2022 When a Friendship Ends Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Living Single, Challenges & Conflict
March 23, 2022 Why is Communication So Difficult? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 20, 2022 Gentle Answers to Defuse Arguments Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 6, 2022 Supporting Single Friends Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Singles, Living Single, Challenges & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
February 13, 2022 How can I get my boyfriend to share with me emotionally? Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict
January 19, 2022 Lessons from a Breakup Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Living Single, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict
November 14, 2021 What if I Don't Like My Boyfriend's Family? Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation
October 20, 2021 The Art & Grit of Granting Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
October 17, 2021 How Do I Forgive: Write a Letter of Lament and Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 1, 2021 Being Teachable: Characteristics of Un-teachable Behavior Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
August 29, 2021 Being Teachable: Developing a Teachable Spirit Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Spiritual Intimacy, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
July 21, 2021 The Romans 12 Guide to Dealing with Difficult People Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
June 23, 2021 Dating Advice for Young Adults Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Living Single, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict
June 20, 2021 How to End a Dating Relationship: Clear Is Kind Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Single Again
June 6, 2021 How to Move Forward After Messing Up Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 21, 2021 Signs Your Relationship has Become Unhealthy Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
November 11, 2020 How Do I Forgive Lynne Scherschel, MS, LMFT Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
September 13, 2020 Why Our Words Matter Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Discipline, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
August 12, 2020 Be the Hero for your Family Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing
August 9, 2020 Who Am I Dating? Discover Their Secret Identity Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Living Single, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation
July 8, 2020 Practicing Assertive Communication Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
July 5, 2020 Live Your Own Life - Letting Go of Codependency Charlene Brouwer, MA, LAMFT Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
July 1, 2020 Building a Partnership in Your Marriage Leah Travis, MS, LMFT Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
April 22, 2020 Becoming Your Best Self: Using The Enneagram to Discern Your Gifting Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict
March 18, 2020 Who Am I? Moving Past Co-dependency Kim Pronoitis, MA, LCPC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
February 5, 2020 What Could You Gain from Counseling? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 5, 2020 Why Am I Angry? Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
August 25, 2019 A Biblical Guide to Conflict Resolution Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
June 18, 2019 What to Expect in Couples Counseling Jennie Sawye Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage Preparation, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage
June 9, 2019 Handling Conflict Constructively Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
March 20, 2019 Reconciling our Conflict with Reconciliation Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #8 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #6 Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #7 Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
September 6, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #9 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Dating Well, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
September 5, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #10 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Summary Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #4 Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #5 Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #3 Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #2 Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
August 30, 2018 Rules for Fair Fighting: Rule #1 Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis
August 19, 2018 Loving the Enemy Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
October 6, 2016 Crossing Bridges Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
February 23, 2015 Why should I forgive? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict
October 30, 2014 Finding Spiritual Renewal in the 12 Steps Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 4, 2014 Attitude Adjustments from the Beatitudes Kim Sullivan Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples
April 9, 2014 Forgiving One Another Rev. Leonard Vander Zee Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
April 2, 2014 The Power of Apology Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Communication, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
October 11, 2010 What Forgiveness Is Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Blended Families, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
October 4, 2010 What Forgiveness is Not Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict
December 22, 2006 Fighting Fair Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict

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