tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736770052344996736.post2073618668455314618..comments2021-08-15T18:43:45.975-07:00Comments on Thoughts on Life and Worship: Embracing Conflict in the ChurchBob Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417357934829380922noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736770052344996736.post-10650853880611279672011-02-02T14:10:07.197-08:002011-02-02T14:10:07.197-08:00Thank, Chris, for posting a comment. It has been ...Thank, Chris, for posting a comment. It has been about a month since the inception of our current difficulty. I have learned many things that have emerged from the shadows. Addressing them in a courageous and timely manner could be a sure, but scary, pathway of hope for us.Bob Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417357934829380922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736770052344996736.post-69237362289116636282011-01-18T05:21:01.169-08:002011-01-18T05:21:01.169-08:00Good and timely insights Bob. From my perspective ...Good and timely insights Bob. From my perspective in working with lots of congregations, conflict is on the rise. A critical mistake many congregations make is waiting too long to address it. There is still a prevailing notion that, "If we ignore it long enough it will just go away." I have found that not only does not go away, it usually gets worse. Conflict needs to be addressed while it is still a "problem to be solved" rather than waiting until frustration and emotional escalation push it into becoming a winner-take-all fight. Conflict is an opportunity for Christians to truly be counter-cultural and exemplary (in a positive way) if we can rise to address conflict with faith and courage. Chris Gambill, Center for Congregational Health (www.healthychurch.org)Chris Gambillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024360113055574107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736770052344996736.post-54432315934031042242011-01-11T13:49:59.627-08:002011-01-11T13:49:59.627-08:00Well written, Bob. God has given you these insigh...Well written, Bob. God has given you these insights for a reason. Keep us posted as your Church family grows in grace. I will be praying for you.twaaneviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661252391885837616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736770052344996736.post-85081175245948069932011-01-11T12:25:11.673-08:002011-01-11T12:25:11.673-08:00I have always told my kids that occasional conflic...I have always told my kids that occasional conflict is a normal part of every relationship and because we belong to Jesus, we embrace it, we wade through it and we look for what God has to teach us about ourselves and others and about His love in the midst. We don't want to waste any suffering we go through because it can deepen our dependence on Him. And love really does cover a multitude of sins. Wounds lay open to continue to bleed but God wants to bind up our wounds so there is only a scar and scars don't hurt any more. But binding does take time. Bob, you are a man of much wisdom. Thank you for your insight. It blessed me.--Becky AegerterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139671745234344402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736770052344996736.post-82795002493746712652011-01-11T11:46:10.531-08:002011-01-11T11:46:10.531-08:00Thanks, Ted, for your affirming words. It means a...Thanks, Ted, for your affirming words. It means a lot coming from you.Bob Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417357934829380922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736770052344996736.post-41046368311163623892011-01-11T06:42:15.535-08:002011-01-11T06:42:15.535-08:00Thanks Bob! Your wise, experienced, Biblical coun...Thanks Bob! Your wise, experienced, Biblical counsel is right on!<br /><br />God bless your ministry,<br /><br />Ted FaszerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106525044427357072noreply@blogger.com