Bloom Church Podcast

My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1-5 NLT   ANYTHING OR ANYONE DIFFERENT CAN BE DIFFICULT Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 2 Timothy 2:23-24 NLT   D. I. R. T. DON’T IGNORE RELATIONAL TENSION   GUARD RAILS OF COMMUNICATION   1. REMAIN CALM AND GENTLE A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1 NLT   People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. Proverbs 14:29 NLT   Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Proverbs 29:11 NLT   Control you