Little Jonathan came home from the playground with a bloody nose, black eye, and torn clothing. It was obvious he’d been in a bad fight and lost. While his father was patching him up, he asked Jonathan what happened.
“Well, Dad,” said Jonathan, “You know Eddie--that boy who’s always giving me a hard time. I challenged him to a duel. And I gave him his choice of weapons.”
His father said, “that seems fair.”
“I know,” Jonathan said, “but I never thought he’d choose his big sister!” Conflict is part of life. People get into arguments. Resentment builds.
Controversy erupts. Angry words are spoken. Relationships are broken. Outright fighting may ensue. Conflict happens.
Even in church. Some of you are thinking, “Especially in church.”
A cartoon showed this notice on a church bulletin boa…