ARGUMENT IS THE LONGEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS

Marcel and I have been using God's Little Devotional Book for Couples for our daily devotional.  Each day it has a short and encouraging Bible Verse and encouragement words to start our day.


In our devotional time this morning, Marcel and I learned the "Seven Official Rules for a Good, Clean Fight" by Charlie W. Shedd.  


It was a good reminder for me and Marcel.  Living as a social being, conflicts are just inevitable at times.  May that be between a husband and his wife, friends, parents and children, siblings, teachers and students, fellow drivers on the road, co-workers, etc.


With that, I would like to share the seven rules by Charlie W. Shedd:
1) Before we begin, we must both agree that the time is right.
2) We will remember that our only aim is deeper understanding.
3) We will check our weapons often to be sure they are not deadly.
4) We will lower our voices one notch instead of raising them two.
5) We will never quarrel or reveal private matters in public.
6) We will discuss an armistice whenever either of us calls "halt."
7) When we have come to terms, we will put it away till we both agree it needs more discussing.


May this be a blessing to you.