The New Testament makes it clear that no church is exempt from conflict. Yet this very friction offers opportunities for interpersonal and spiritual growth. To assist in such growth, Jesus sanctioned the work of a peacemaker (Mat. 5:9). In this vein, Jesus is the ultimate role model (Eph. 2:14-18). Since mediation is a God-ordained pattern (1 Tim. 2:5), all Christians in conflict ought to adopt God's pattern for making peace as a reflection of their shared faith (Phil. 4:2-3).

Kenneth Newberger

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Grains		Microwave	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Butter
1	sm	Chopped onion
1	pk	(6 oz) corn chips (4 cups)
2	c	Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1	cn	(1 lb) chili without beans
1	cn	(1 lb) kidney beans, drained
1	cn	(12 oz) Mexicorn, drained

INSTRUCTIONS

In 12x8-inch glass casserole, add butter and onion. Microwave (high) 3
minutes, stirring once. Reserve 1 cup corn chips and 1 cup cheese. Blend
remaining chips, cheese, chili, beans, and corn with onions. Microwave
(high), covered, 8-9 minutes, rotating 1/4 turn halfway through cooking.
Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Microwave (high) uncovered, 3 minutes.
"Ring" remaining corn chips around edge. Rest 5 minutes. Serves 8.
Posted to rec.food.recipes by jills@VNET.IBM.COM on Sat, 10 Sep 1994.

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