Devotional Guide: Overcoming Conflict

By Gloria Saddler-Reed, MDiv

Devotional Guide was written with Scripture references to help those who are struggling with various conflicts, whether in their own lives or someone they may know who might need a little guidance on how to biblically deal with conflicts that may arise in their lives. Sometimes life can throw us such a curve that spins us out of control, but it is during these dark times that it is important to know that God is bigger and more powerful than our problems, and with Gods help, we can be victorious in the mist of our conflicts.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 5, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512732764

Gloria Saddler-Reed, MDiv

Gloria Saddler-Reed is a Pentecostal ordained minister, a pastoral care chaplain in Chicago, Illinois, and a retired nurse. Gloria graduated from Trinity Bible and Theological Seminary, where she received a master’s of divinity degree with concentration in biblical studies. Gloria is a member of the National Honor Society and a published author of a number of children books titled Dewan. Gloria is married, a grandmother of five, and great-grand mother of two. Gloria uses her God-given gifts and talents to encourage and be an inspiration to others.

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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-2901-6 (sc)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016901643

WestBow Press rev. date: 02/05/2016

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Conflict within Oneself

Moral Conflict

Victory In the Mist of Conflict

Conflicts with Those of like Faith

Dealing with Adversity

Overcoming Impatience

Conflict in Life

Conflict in Marriage

Congregational Conflicts

Resolving Conflicts with Love

Help in Times of Conflict

Christian Faith/World Views

Communicating in a Non-Conflictual Way

Conquering Fear

Conflicts of Neutrality

Tradition vs Conflict

Learning Humility through Conflict

Maintaining Peace

Struggling with Aging

Dealing with Anger

Dealing with Bitterness

Coping with Sorrow

Dealing with Negative Emotions

Letting Go of Stinginess

Dealing with Discouragement

Bibliography

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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During my seminary studies, I was faced with various oppositions and felt like giving up many times. I felt over whelmed with my studies and I just wanted to sit on the side lines and put the gifts and talents God had given me on the top shelf. So, I resolved in my own mind that I would just attend church, sit