Comments on: Tommy Nelson – Every Marriage Has a Conflict

By: Marty

Marty — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:52:16 +0000

As a single woman, one of the biggest issues I have with single men is they think that a relationship should not have conflict. I tell them that is ridiculous. A lot of men today are scared to death of conflict. Too many of them lack a backbone. Which is one reason I am still single 11 years after my divorce. Men do not understand when I try to explain that to them. But that is ok. I will remain single until I feel God is leading me to marry.

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:34:50 +0000

Tony and Dan, I agree with your comments completely. Tony, you have given some great practical tools for folks. Dan, a major phrase in our marriage and perspective is, Life is Caught not Taught. So, a key in raising kids who understand how to treat a man or woman, is the way we treat our spouses, the way to teach our kids how to handle conflict is to handle it well in the marriage. Actions speak much louder than words, and our kids are sponges watching and acting out much of what they see at home. More on this on another blog/devo soon.

By: Dan Chapman

Dan Chapman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:58:56 +0000

Your kids need to see conflict resolution modeled out in their parents. Think of the consequences of a conflict and they aren’t worth the fight.

By: Tony Hartman

Tony Hartman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:37 +0000

Some of the things building solutions in marital challenges include:
Listening and showing you understand by telling them what you heard
Recognizing our real interest and not always our fixed position
Seeking how we can both win together
Learning to yield and even submit
Sometimes compromising
Seeking help if need be
Learning to confront the right way
Learning to ask for forgiveness the right way
Learning to forgive the right way

By: Barry

Barry — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:38:43 +0000

I remember receiving these devotionals a few years back then they stopped. Thank you for starting up again, they’re very insightful and being recently married very helpful!!!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!

By: nicole

nicole — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:39:26 +0000

I love reading the emails you send. Could you include a short prayer about the topic at the end?