Conflict: An Opportunity to Be More Like Christ

I avoid conflict because of the Scandinavian blood in my veins. What goes better with lutefisk and Swedish meatballs than keeping the peace? If relational moods remain as neutral as the sofa shades at IKEA, all is well.Of course, blaming our conflict style on heritage is silly banter, a lighthearted mask for something serious. James might have dubbed it our wars of want (James 4:1). Our wants often reveal what we worship. Others threaten our bloated longings, and we draw swords — if not with our