Additional Resources on Conflict

Conflict is inevitable, especially in marriage. Instead of viewing conflict as a dead-end, biblical resolution instructs husbands and wives to look deeper at themselves and the struggles faced. Knowing whether the source of frustration is a result of selfishness, an issue on both sides, or even a stressor that can’t be controlled, is the beginning of a process that leads toward one-ness. Scripture clearly explains this process which leads to true peace-making, rather than the “peace-faking” that occurs when we avoid or resist conflict. While confronting conflict might seem intimidating, the work is worth the result of a marriage able to navigate the inevitable storms that arise.

Scriptures to Study

• Hebrews 12:15
• 2 Corinthians 13:11
• Proverbs 19:11

Some of Our Favorite Articles on Conflict

• Getting to the Heart of Conflict by Ken Sande

Books

• The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
• Pursuing Peace: A Christian’s Guide to Resolving Our Conflicts by Robert Jones
• The Seven Conflicts: Resolving the Most Common Disagreements in Marriage by Tim and Joy Downs

Videos

• What Are We Fighting For? How to Turn Your Arguments into the Best News Ever by Ted Lowe
• Don’t Stop If You Get Stiffed: What to Do When Conflict Gets Messier by Todd Wagner
• Conflict by Ryan McCarthy

Podcasts

• Battling Anger in Your Marriage by Jeff Strese