Living at peace with others depends on our ability not to ignore but to resolve conflict with others. The acronym “P.A.U.S.E.” will help you to approach conflict resolution with intentionality and objectivity.

Confrontation does not have to be damaging to the relationship. The Bible instructs us to lovingly confront, when necessary. The worksheet will help you to work through knowing when it is necessary to confront another and how to do it in a way that serve each party and the relationships.

The possibility and reality of conflict can be unnerving. The instinct to retreat into solitude often whispers loudest, especially for those of us who lean towards introversion. When faced with attacks, wounds, or the mere prospect of conflict, the impulse to isolate ourselves from community becomes a compelling temptation. Yet, amidst this pull towards isolation, the wisdom of the Bible beckons us to embrace a different path—a path of constructive conflict resolution within the context of community.