Why Another Class on Peacemaking? (Part 3 of 3)

by Matthew Antolick on January 7, 2012
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Conflict is not just about having an obvious fight, but about the thoughts and intentions we have toward one another, whether verbalized or not. It’s about how to love one another in the way Jesus intends when he tells us in John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: [...]

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Why Another Class on Peacemaking? (Part 2 of 3)

by Matthew Antolick on January 6, 2012
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When I talk about the necessity of peacemaking with people, the number one response I get is “Oh, I’m not in a conflict,” or “I get along with everybody,” etc. I think this is because people think of conflict as a heated argument, shouting match, or big fight. Such events are obvious. We know when [...]

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Why Another Class on Peacemaking? (Part 1 of 3)

by Matthew Antolick on January 5, 2012
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It’s time for the new quarter of classes at OGC. I’m teaching a class on Peacemaking, but it’s up against some strong contenders — Systematic Theology being one of them. We like our doctrinal studies and Biblical exposition at OGC, as we should. So why shouldn’t everyone just attend the other classes, and forget about [...]

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