Resolving Everyday Conflict
Conflict is common. It’s common to all people and it’s common to all of life. It’s usually experienced in our ordinary interactions with an overbearing boss, a challenging colleague, a difficult neighbor, a moody teenager, a complaining spouse, etc. Conflict is common but applying the gospel to our conflicts is not. Most of us hate conflict. So we either respond with dysfunctional conflict avoidance or dysfunctional anger. Either way bitterness and callousness set in. Though we want to deal with conflict in a more God-honoring, people-loving way we often do not know how to.
Resolving Everyday Conflict is a nine-week study, based on the book by Peacemaker Ministries, that seeks to unpack key biblical principles for dealing with conflict resolution and cultivating healthier relationships. It is a Christ-centered study that presents powerful and practical answers to everyday problems. Whether you’re struggling in a relationship at home, at work, at school, or know someone who is, this study offers help for living out the gospel in our relationships.
Workbooks are available for this study (from our Wednesday night service – 7:00pm each week). If you would like to purchase a copy, please email the church office. Cost per book: $5. I addition, you can also pick up the book copy of the original material from Peacemaker Ministries: Resolving Everyday Conflict here.
Manny Pereira - February 19, 2020
Left to Self: Clearing Misconceptions about the Nonelect
How does predestination relate to those that are not elect? Are those who are not elect predestined just as those who are? The flip side of divine election is its chief difficulty. Many stop here for fear of an inferred “dark side” of grace. But if our understanding of election detracts from the brilliant glory of God and serves more to discourage than to promote deepening worship, then our understanding needs biblical correction. Though informative, this session is not intended to be merely informational. The aim is deliberately devotional, purposed to enthuse worshipful awe of God by the light of His word. The centrality of Christ is the key to clearing misconceptions about the flip side of election.
