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conflict resolution

Better than any lawyer’s advice

I’ve been practicing law for a long time. I’ve learned a lot, read a lot, seen a lot. And I’ve never found a better, stronger, simpler tool for resolving conflict than “The Slippery Slope” by Peacemaker Ministries. Here it is:

Learn it, live it. More info and supporting Scripture are at Staying on Top of Conflict […]

Why You Hate Lawyers: Exhibit “A” - Ridiculous Lawsuits

The Institute for Legal Reform (ILR)  of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is out with its annual list of most ridiculous lawsuits.
Here’s the top five examples of over-the-top legal insanity, in reverse order of ridiculousness:
5.  Neighbor sues woman for smoking in her own home
4.  Double-murderer sues to claim his victims’ classic Chevy pickup
3.  Holocaust denier […]

Don’t shop for groceries hungry, don’t hire a lawyer angry

What happens when you walk into a grocery store hungry? You want pretty much everything you see, and you walk out with more stupid junk and less cash than you ever imagined.
What happens when you walk into a lawyer’s office angry? The same thing. You make bad decisions and waste lots of time and money […]

How NOT to ruin relationships & destroy churches

1. When someone wrongs you, hurts you, offends you, GET OVER IT. Forgive it, let it go. Matthew 6:12
2. When someone wrongs you, hurts you, offends you, and you just can’t get over it, CONFRONT IT. Man up! Have the tough one-on-one convo. Matthew 18:15-17
3. When you find out someone has a problem with you, MAKE […]

How to ruin relationships & destroy churches

1. When someone wrongs you, hurts you, offends you, HANG ONTO IT. Refuse to let it go.
2. When someone wrongs you, hurts you, offends you, COMPLAIN TO EVERYBODY ELSE. Lash out, gossip, gripe.
3. When you find out someone has a problem with you, IGNORE IT. Pretend everything’s fine.
4. When you have an enemy, HATE THEM. […]