People Tension
Leveraging Conflict
August 27, 2023 • Charley Carpenter • Exodus 23:1, Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 18:15–17, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–4
How can you leverage conflict for God's glory and the benefit of others. "work" - run swiftly in order to catch someone. "Peace" - in the absence of rage and war. 'Holy " - set apart for God's intended purpose. You are a messenger. Refuse revenge. Extend Honor. Posture to fight for: What do I want FOR them?
The Power of "Yes" and "No"
August 20, 2023 • Charley Carpenter • Deuteronomy 6:4–6, Mark 12:29–31, Matthew 9:36, Galatians 6:7–9
Emotional Vampires - People that drain you. Take and demand more from you over and over. Types of Emotional Vampires: Narcissist Victim Controller Freeloader Dramatic Compassion-Deep intestinal emotion for others. Everyone else’s emergency might not be your emergency. Meeting needs is more loving than giving people what they want.