tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post2188471168560508372..comments2023-11-15T11:41:04.313-08:00Comments on Everyday Carnival: Meeting in the MiddleErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00616238682696645579noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-52274542530628267542013-01-20T18:20:33.901-08:002013-01-20T18:20:33.901-08:00I love the post and song. Your so right, coming to...I love the post and song. Your so right, coming to the middle of a conflict draws you much closer to each other.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514574428057208070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-56947093042121036802013-01-20T14:40:32.735-08:002013-01-20T14:40:32.735-08:00Thanks for sharing your insights on this important...Thanks for sharing your insights on this important topic. Kathy & I are opposites in many ways and God made us this way so we can see differences of opinion--life is not boring! I've gradually learned to listen more rather than just withdrawing or getting mad. I'm reminded of a verse from Dear Abby: Fear less;hope more. Eat less;chew more. Talk less;say more. Hate less;love more.<br />Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-72179318007470849842013-01-18T15:03:16.916-08:002013-01-18T15:03:16.916-08:00Psalm 103:8 I love! Good one.
I just loved this p...Psalm 103:8 I love! Good one. <br />I just loved this post - these are good things to think on. Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314577454372964927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-54239443797672979772013-01-18T11:12:58.591-08:002013-01-18T11:12:58.591-08:00Loved this...I so need to remember this all the ti...Loved this...I so need to remember this all the time :)Mamma Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016286406158568523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-85571620555482091842013-01-17T13:59:30.868-08:002013-01-17T13:59:30.868-08:00Thanks for the distinction, Stef! It is not healt...Thanks for the distinction, Stef! It is not healthy to stir up strife and create drama. That is not the sort of conflict I want! When conflict is created on purpose, that is definitely different than accepting and working through conflicts as they come.<br />YES on James 1:19! And Psalm 103:8 ?The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness." I could use having that plastered to my forehead. :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616238682696645579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-50569894217244166832013-01-17T13:53:15.285-08:002013-01-17T13:53:15.285-08:00I love that song :)
This concept is a hard one f...I love that song :) <br /><br />This concept is a hard one for me. Mostly because I feel like I know some people who purposely invite conflicts into their lives because for whatever reason, they like it :( <br /><br />However, conflicts are going to arise, this we know. We live in a fallen world and we're all sinners. <br />I love when they can be resolved peacefully and with both parties understanding everyone is entitled to their own opinion. <br /><br />I had one parent growing up who did not allow your opinion to be heard or shared. That was frustrating. It made me want to always avoid conflict with that parent. Just give them their way and make them happy. Say what they want to hear. <br /><br />Anyway. I agree with you. I think especially in marriage conflict, though rough, can have a wonderful outcome. It means we're communicating, we're trying to figure life out together and it means we both care. Usually afterward we understand each other better and any hidden issues were brought to the surface for us to work and pray through. <br /><br />Ethan is memorizing James 1:19 right now and every time I hear him quote it, I pray God will continue to work that into my heart. I need to listen quicker and talk slower. My side of something isn't always the most important. <br /> Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314577454372964927noreply@blogger.com