As Christ-followers in a fallen world, we are called to love, and therefore work for the benefit of, our households, customers and...
While on the journey from Egypt to Sinai, Moses reconnected with his father-in-law Jethro. This former outsider to the Israelites offered much-needed...
The casuistic laws spelled out penalties for offenses, including many relating directly to commerce, especially in the case of liability for loss...
Most people feel uncomfortable in situations of conflict, so we tend to avoid facing conflict, whether at...
Refusing to be hampered by patriarchal strictures, Abigail defied gender roles in order to keep a workplace...
The Valiant Woman exercises care in what she says and how she speaks. The proverbs remind us that “to watch over mouth...
The seventh beatitude takes every Christian worker into the task of conflict resolution. Conflicts arise whenever people...
Jesus makes a startling statement in Matthew 5:20. “I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you...
All workplaces experience conflict. In this passage, Jesus gives us a template for dealing with someone who has wronged us. He does...
Do Good to Those Who Hate You (Luke 6:27-36) All workplaces experience conflict. In Luke 6:27-36, Jesus addresses situations of conflict. “Love...
The following discussion falls a little out of order (skipping over Acts 19:17-20 for the moment) so that we can cover the...
Paul states in thesis-like fashion what he is trying to accomplish by writing 1 Corinthians.[1] “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters...
Another means to healthy interactions at work is simply taking the time and effort to develop and invest in relationships. Having left...
Although our instinctive reflex is to suppress and deny conflict, in this passage, Paul lovingly brings conflict into the open where it...
Paul provides an example of leadership in his letter to Philemon.
John ends the letter by saying that he wants to continue the conversation in person. “Although I have much to write to...
Conflict is a natural part of life.
Confrontation is giving a report on another person’s behavior, offering feedback on the other’s role or response, providing a second person’s perspective on one’s way of being, acting or relating.
Handle interpersonal conflict at work with practical tips from the Bible.