Winning Arguments and Losing Friends

Rev Brian Abshire on May 10th, 2008

Proverbs on Resolving Conflicts
Let us be honest; it does not always take two to break a relationship. Sometimes, no matter how committed we may be to loving another, some people are just hard to get along with. At other times, we may well find ourselves sincerely on …

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When Its Time to Say “Good-Bye” to a Relationship

Rev Brian Abshire on May 10th, 2008

The goal of this book, encapsulated in the title, is to “restore” Christian relationships. But does there come a time, when despite having followed all the principles, that one has to say, “Enough is enough?” Are there some relationships that CANNOT be restored?
The answer of course depends upon what …

Disposable Relationships

Rev Brian Abshire on May 10th, 2008

I’m offended that you’re offended that I’m offended!
Relationships in our modern world are often fragile things. Partially due to the sociological influence of pluralization, Americans today often see their relationships as disposable. Pluralization refers to the consequences of there being a “plurality” or options; as the number of options …

Restoring Christian Relationships

Rev Brian Abshire on May 10th, 2008

Proverbs on Resolving Conflicts
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
Conflicts have been eating at the Christian Church since the time of the Lord Jesus (remember John and James angling for power?). Since none of us have yet been perfected, all of us will sin against God and each other. Therefore, conflicts are inevitable. Ideally, …