The Articles Library, Section 5

What does “Christian” mean on Monday morning?

EXPECT CONFLICT AND RESPOND WISELY

Thomas a Kempis 

“The only reason why criticism cuts you to the heart is that you are still ruled by your old nature and take more notice of men than you should.” In the fifteenth century, theologians didn’t mince words or worry about people’s self-esteem. They just told it like it is.

G.D. Watson 

Is there someone at work who’s simply driving you crazy? Maybe someone challenging you or even undermining you at every turn? This nineteenth century classic offers some profound insight into a better way to handle it.

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Michael Zigarelli

There’s a lot of advice out there–some good, some not so good–about how to handle that conversation you’ve been dreading. Here’s a handy checklist from the most reliable Source.

Os Hillman 

If you’re experiencing significant adversity in your life, there may be an “upside.” According to Hillman, perhaps God has selected you to embark on the journey of a lifetime, a journey traveled by Biblical characters like Job and Joseph, Daniel and Paul–people who have undergone adversity to emerge with stronger character and enlarged leadership ability.

American Center for Law and Justice

The ACLJ has long worked to safeguard religious employees’ rights. This is a particularly useful post from their web site explaining clearly what your employer can and cannot require of you regarding Sabbath work. They’ve also answered some other common workplace rights questions on this site.

Michael Zigarelli 

At the emotional moment of decision, we have two powerful forces pushing us toward reprisal – our desire to strike back and the abundant opportunity to strike back. Addressing these two forces is the key to responding to conflict God’s way.

Stephen Bloom 

In our litigious society, it’s become a cultural norm for people to turn to lawyers and the courts to settle their conflicts. But when should a Christian litigate? Under what circumstances should we rely on the judicial system to resolve our disputes? And what alternatives, if any, are there for those with legitimate claims? In this pair of chapters from his book The Believer’s Guide to Legal Issues, attorney and legislator Stephen Bloom provides some clarifying perspective.

Michael Zigarelli 

If the title of this article caught your eye, you’ve probably known a micromanager or two. Maybe you see the profile daily, in all of its domineering, oppressive, control-freakish glory. Most of the standard approaches to persuasion will not get this person to back off. But here’s an idea that just might work.