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  1. Better

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    Better — a word by Pastor Steve McInroy from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Maybe it’s human nature to want to make ourselves look better by making others look bad. Admittedly, I catch myself doing it all the time."

    I meet people all the time who are looking for something better. I often cringe when a new visitor at our church will “go off” about another church they’ve visited. For instance, they complain about the pastor having green teeth (or something like that). If the opportunity presents itself (and I often try to make it present itself), I recommend they talk to that pastor about the green teeth situation. They certainly need to work it out.   

    Let’s face it, looking down on others (and belittling them) is an easy trap to fall into. It’s like stepping in dog doo-doo without realizing it. Maybe it’s human nature to want to make ourselves look better by making others look bad. Admittedly, I catch myself doing it all the time. This behavior usually manifests itself into gossip. We think people should be all put together, like us — ha!

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  2. Resolving Conflict

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    Resolving Conflict – a word by Pastor Tony D'Amico from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Jesus wants us to have a heart at peace, not at war. If we resolve conflict quickly, we can change our hearts."

    There is one thing I know. At some point, you will definitely offend or sin against someone close to you. Simply stated, between family, friends, co-workers, (or just doing life with people) conflict happens.

    The good news is that the time between the offense and the resolution is within our control. Dealing with it quickly creates peace in our hearts. On the other hand, if not dealt with, conflict causes war in our hearts. Jesus gives us some clear steps on how to resolve conflict.

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