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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 - October 11, 2023

Ezra

Light for Life: Exploring God-breathed Glory

The Book of Ezra puts on display the demonstration of God’s gracious lovingkindness through His faithfulness to His promises (Ezra 3:11). The text focuses specifically on a remnant population of Jews who return from Babylonian captivity by the decree of King Cyrus of Persia (Ezra 1:1).  The contextual setting for the book therefore relies upon existing knowledge of Israel’s rebellion and sinful disobedience. It presents a high view of God and His word, while the themes of sin, consequence, confession, repentance, holiness, purity, commitment, devotion, and prayer are observed.  It resounds with theme of restoration. God is faithful, even through unsuspecting means. God is great, even through unsuspecting powers. The Book of Ezra demonstrates God’s faithfulness and exposes Israel’s faithlessness to God’s Word. It is purposed to stimulate preparation for God’s kingdom by a sense of hope in God and His promises, especially through the line of David.

Scripture References: Ezra 1:1

From Series: "Light for Life: Exploring God-breathed Glory"

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