Guidelines For Great Families #5 - Even Good Families Can Go Bad

II Samuel 13:24-32 The Bible is an open book. Nothing is hidden. In this passage you will discover that even a man others looked up to had trouble with his family. Even good families can go bad. In today's message we will learn how to deal with issues that try to divide families; the importance of clear communication and how to make sure your family is built on a solid foundation. HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICTS It's not a matter of “if” but rather “when “ How to have fair fights face - ignore - guard - history - touch - stay - Avoid blame game yelling – proverbs 15:1 selfishness change Improve Your COMMUNICATION Greater problem in marriage than sex, money or children Ways to improve Criticism Forgiveness Express Worries and fears Proverbs 23:12 I Peter 5:7 Build A Strong FOUNDATION Commitment – John 16:33 Christian maturity – Eph 4:14-15 Unconditional Love – John 6:37