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Peacemaking for FamiliesPeacemaking for Families By Ken Sande and Tom Raabe Even in the family, conflict is inevitable. Using Scripture and stories, learn to be peacemakers helping guard your family from conflict and provide your children with a solid foundation for life.

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Moving Toward Unity by Gary Smalley In marriage, conflict will tempt us to revert to acting like singles. Here's the antidote to the germs that infect your relationships. More Resolving conflict articles

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Causes of ConflictGuests include: Tara Barthel, Judy DablerToday on the broadcast, certified Christian conciliators, Tara Barthel and Judy Dabler, talk to Dennis Rainey about the conflict that almost ended their friendship and halted the writing of their book, Peacemaking Women.More Resolving conflict broadcasts
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My Mate Is Not My Enemy
Dave Boehi
Viewing your spouse as a gift from God is a life-changing perspective. My Story: Keeping the Peace Almost Destroyed Our Relationship
Sheila Jimenez
We needed a biblical foundation for our marriage. Marriage Memo: Nobody’s Happy About Jon and Kate
Dave Boehi
We like happy endings, and we can still pray for one here. Is Denial the Secret to Marital Happiness?
Scott Williams
The key to bliss isn't ignorance but grace and forbearance. How NOT to treat your spouse
Scott Williams
Are you ignoring your mate's needs for security and significance and dishing fear and shame instead Will Your Marriage Last? Ask the Math Man
Scott Williams
Fifteen minutes discussing a contentious issue is all it takes this Oxford professor to predict marriage success or trouble Q&A: Should Children See Parents Argue?
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Kids learn how to resolve conflict by watching us do it. 8 Steps for Redeeming Your Marriage Relationship
Marty Trammell and Rich Rollins
The next time you and your spouse find yourselves in a “discussion,” practice these eight steps for resolving relational conflicts in marriage. Under Construction
Matthew McDaniel
A family rebuilds on a solid foundation. "What Did You Do With My Real Parents?"
Don't Let Bitterness Poison Your Marriage
Sabrina Beasley
Over time, repeated hurts can build up to destroy a relationship, but these four suggestions can help you heal before the damage is done. Down, But Not Out: Giving Your Spouse the Freedom to Fail
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Six gifts you can give that remove the pressure to perform. Enslaved by Bitterness
Dennis Rainey
These three steps will help you restore freedom in your life. Fighting Fair
Tim and Joy Downs
A few ground rules can transform verbal brawls into a communication breakthrough. Fighting the Battle of Dreams
Tim and Joy Downs
Most conflicts are more about perpective than about right and wrong. I Needed to Know He Loved Me
Sabrina Beasley
My husband knew me—dark and light—and he loved me anyway. Is it Really "Nobody's" Fault?
Dennis Rainey
If we believe in marriage like we say we do, it's time to start taking responsibility for our relationships. Let It Go
Sheila Wray-Gregoire
Bitterness often costs us more than forgiving would, even if forgiving doesn't seem fair. Loving the Unlovely
Gary Chapman
Is it possible to love someone whom you hate? Peace at Home
Ken Sande
When Your Spouse Lets You Down
Dr. Dave Currie with Glen Hoos
Seven steps to resolving conflict. Where Conflicts Come From
Corlette Sande
Recognizing the roots in sin can head off disputes before they start. Whose Fault Is It?
Rob Flood
Recognizing and fixing a fatal flaw in many marriages: the blame trap. Up-Close Forgiveness
Dennis Rainey
Speaking the Truth in Love
Tim and Joy Downs
It's all in the way you package it. We Couldn't Stop Arguing
Stephanie Boose
How a Weekend to Remember® conference strengthened our marriage.