Conflict is rarely confusing. Most of us know what Scripture calls us to do. The deeper struggle is doing what’s right when someone hurts you. When you’re dismissed, misunderstood, talked over, or accused unfairly, something inside you reacts instinctively. You replay the moment. You justify your response. You build your internal case. Slowly, the person in front of you shrinks in your mind—no longer a full image‑bearer of God but a moment that wounded you. Conflict shrinks y

If your adult child has cut you off, and you are lying awake at night replaying every conversation, wondering how everything fell apart, hear this first: you are not alone. And if you are an adult child who stepped away because the pain felt unbearable, you are not alone either. Family estrangement leaves people on both sides carrying grief that has no funeral, questions with no clear answers, and wounds that remain open because the people involved are still alive.

If you’ve ever sat across the table from someone you love—a child, a sibling, a close friend—who shared that they identify as LGBTQ, you may remember the moment your heart started racing. Not because you suddenly lacked biblical conviction, but because one question rose to the surface and wouldn’t let go: How do I honor Christ without hurting them?

Conflict has a way of making us feel isolated. When a relationship becomes strained, it’s easy to believe we’re the only ones who struggle—with fear, with hesitation, with uncertainty about what to do next. But Scripture gives us a much different picture. Conflict isn’t a sign that something uniquely wrong has happened to us. It’s part of the shared human experience in a fallen world. And just as shared as conflict is, so is the call to step into it with a heart shaped by Chr

There’s a moment in nearly every broken or strained relationship when something deep inside you recognizes that things aren’t right. You can sense the distance. You feel the tension. You notice the discomfort that sits quietly beneath the surface. And yet, everything in you resists making the first move. Perhaps you feel wronged. Misunderstood. Overlooked. Maybe you’re still waiting for the apology that never came — and in your mind, the next step is clearly someone else’s

There are moments in life when the need for healing becomes impossible to ignore. Sometimes it’s a sharp exchange you wish you could take back.Sometimes it’s a relationship that once felt solid but now feels fragile.Sometimes it’s that quiet ache in your conscience—a sense that something inside is not as it should be.

Before anything else, I want to make one thing unmistakably clear: I am not writing about the scandal itself. I am not analyzing the details, the personalities, the allegations, or the commentary that continues to swirl around it. Instead, this article speaks to something far more widespread and far more spiritually urgent: the way Christians are talking about the scandal—and talking about all the talking.

Many Christian couples enter marriage with a sincere longing for peace, believing that with enough prayer, patience, and perseverance, harmony will eventually arrive. Yet over time, a quiet ache often grows beneath the surface—a hope that seems endlessly deferred. A husband or wife waits for the other to soften, to listen, to understand, to finally change the pattern that keeps wounding them. What begins as hope gradually turns into a kind of vigil, as though the entire futur

If someone has wounded you deeply—and the thought of forgiving them feels impossible—you are not alone. Some hurts come from people who should have protected us. Some catch us so off‑guard they alter more than a moment—they alter who we became in that moment. And some injuries run so deep that “moving on” feels like a foreign language.

There are moments in the Christian life that feel heavier than others. Few are as disorienting, painful, or vulnerable as being confronted about sin or placed under some form of church discipline. Even when handled carefully, biblically, and with genuine love, being “on the receiving end” can stir questions that go far deeper than the specific issue at hand. If that is where you find yourself today, this word is for you.

For many Christians, Matthew 18 has quietly become a kind of procedural checklist - a three‑step conflict‑management sequence we recite almost automatically: go to them, bring witnesses, tell the church. We often use it like a built‑in eject button, assuming Jesus handed us a formula for getting difficult people out of our lives or out of our communities. If someone won’t listen, well, that’s that.

We have three more graduates! Dedicated individuals are inspired to serve those affected by conflict. One group, after years of preparation—including over 50 hours of hands-on conciliation experience, mentorship from an Advisor, detailed casework documentation, and extensive training through our Institute for Christian Conciliation (ICC) Certification Program

Conflict enters our lives without permission. It arises in moments we did not anticipate and in ways we would never choose. A careless word, a misunderstood action, an unexpected confrontation—these can send ripples through our relationships and unsettle our hearts. Yet Scripture invites believers to see conflict through a lens far deeper than frustration, fear, or self‑protection. Conflict becomes a spiritual crossroads that raises a defining question: For whom shall we live

What if the toughest conflicts at work aren’t random headaches to endure, but invitations from God? What if every sharp email, every derailed meeting, every uncomfortable performance conversation is a moment where your Father is reshaping how you respond—because you are His precious child?

Church conflict is uniquely painful because it occurs within the very community called to display Christ’s reconciling love to the world. When disagreements intensify, when personalities collide, or when factions form, the people of God feel the weight of it in their minds, their worship, and their relationships. This is why requests like the one posed—How do we care for those experiencing difficult church conflicts? How do we respond to antagonists? How do we help relationsh

Matthew 18 is one of Jesus’ most transformative teachings—yet one of the most misunderstood. It’s a chapter about greatness, forgiveness, spiritual vulnerability, and the urgent call to pursue reconciliation. At its center is a radical truth: in God’s kingdom, greatness looks nothing like what our world calls great.

We are thrilled to announce the release of our brand-new 6-part video series, Introduction to Conflict Resolution vs. Reconciliation! This series is designed to help individuals, families, and communities understand the critical differences between resolving conflict and pursuing true reconciliation—and why that distinction matters for lasting peace and restored relationships.

We’ve all heard the advice: “Just forgive and move on.” It sounds simple, even noble—but for many, that phrase carries an unspoken expectation: if you forgive someone, you must also reconcile with them. The truth is, forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing. Forgiveness is an act of grace that frees your heart from bitterness; reconciliation is a mutual process that restores trust and relationship through confession and forgiveness. One can happen without the oth

Thursday, December 4, 2025 3pm Mountain Time Keynote Speaker: Annette Friesen Each year, dedicated individuals are inspired to serve those affected by conflict. One group, after years of preparation—including over 50 hours of hands-on conciliation experience, mentorship from an Advisor, detailed casework documentation, and extensive training through our Institute for Christian Conciliation (ICC) Certification Program—has reached a significant milestone. Earning the Certified

Reconciliation Ministry in the Age of AI is a call to reflect deeply on the transformative role faith communities play in promoting healing, understanding, and unity amid rapid technological advancement. Within today’s interconnected world, the importance of reconciliation is magnified: divisions persist across personal, communal, and societal levels, and the need for bridge-building grows ever more urgent.