Peace Catalysts: Resolving Conflict in Our Families, Organizations and Communities
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830836683 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 207 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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How to bear witness to the peace of heaven breaking in today Rick Love’s Peace Catalysts distills the wisdom of a lifetime of experience as a peacemaker and a bridge-builder among religiously and ideologically diverse communities. Combining clear, biblical conceptual analysis with a wealth of personal stories about struggle and victory, he argues compellingly that “reconciliation is a journey, not an achievement.” As a pastor, I believe this book i. Great Book. Highly Recommended. Jack H. Moraine If you've thought of "peace" and "peacemaking" as relatively minor themes in scripture -- significant, but not central to Jesus' message and ministry -- Peace Catalysts will undoubtedly open your eyes and change your perspective.Dr. Love explores what the bible says about peace and it's symbiotic relationship with the kingdom of God (God's rule and reign). As Dr. Love points out, peace, in God's economy, i. How to Follow the Prince of Peace There is growing recognition among evangelical Christians that being part of God's mission includes both proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel. It is now easy to find Bible-believing Christians involved in fighting sex trafficking, making microfinance loans to the global poor, and caring for creation through reducing their carbon footprints. But despite Jesus' role as the Prince of Peace, evangelicals h
Through a masterful blend of Scripture and personal experience, Rick Love makes a compelling case for why each of us should seek to live out the kind of peace that Jesus modeled for believers of every stripe, the 'peace that transcends all understanding.'" (Douglas M. This book is an excellent resource for both individuals and groups, and will certainly become a classic." (Dale Hanson Bourke, author of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Tough Questions, Direct Answers)"As conflicts around the world continue
God's intention for us and for the world is for all to live in peace with one another, and Christian peacemakers have an unparalleled opportunity to be true ambassadors of reconciliation. We can walk in the footsteps of Jesus as catalysts of peace, bringing transformation and hope to a world crying out for healing and forgiveness.. Masterfully blending Scripture and personal experience, he provides a biblical framework for how the God of peace seeks restoration for all who experience conflictin the home and workplace and even across international borders. It's a painful reality of life in a fallen world. Rick Love, founder and president of Peace Catalyst International, shares the principles that have guided his peacemaking efforts around the world. "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18 Conflict happens. With the life of Jesus as the prime example, Love equips and empowers peacemakers of all stripes to integrate evangelical witness with commitment to reconciliation. But we don't need to be content with broken relationshipsconflict resolution is possible
Rick Love (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is an internationally recognized expert in Christian-Muslim relations. . He is president of Peace Catalyst International, which devotes much of its resources to peacemaking between Muslims and Christians, and serves as associate director of the World Evangelical Alliance Peace and Reconciliation Initiative