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It’s true - I love Doug Field’s website. I know the whole Purpose Driven stuff has its detractors, but I love Doug’s heart and honesty. And after 25 years in student ministry - he’s probably learned a thing or two.

After this week, I “randomly” ran across his article on conflict. Click on the link to get the whole story - and the similarities are eerie - but here are his highlights:

1. Expect it!

2. Don’t avoid angry people.

3. Go face-to-face.

4. Listen until they finish.

5. Think rationally, not personally.

6. End on a positive note.

7. If you’ve messed up, apologize and ask for forgiveness.

8. Turn the mirror on yourself.

Good words. I’m gonna follow this post up with my own list.

Now by creating my own list…I’m not saying that I’ve got this whole thing figured out. Au contraire! I’m just getting a lot of practice lately!

Stay tuned…it’s coming.