To follow Jesus is to pursue peace. Peace in our world, peace in our relationships, and peace with ourselves. And without this peace, unity is not possible and we will always find ourselves in conflicts and divisions. So what does it look like to live as a peacemaker in this season? How can we, who are followers of Jesus, work to bring peace in to the different areas of brokenness and division in our life and world?
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Conflict Zones: Becoming a Peacemaker
Revenge. Retribution. Vengeance. Violence. This is the way of our world, and it doesn’t work. It’s why Jesus calls us to something different - a life of non-violent enemy-love where we do not seek revenge but turn the other cheek. This is what it means to be a peacemaker. But what does this look like? How can we live into this kind of peacemaking? Why is it so important? Listen now to find out!
Conflict Zones: Knowing the Enemy
The Bible teaches us that our physical enemy is not our real enemy - that we fight not against ‘flesh and blood’ but against spiritual powers and authorities in the spiritual realm; demonic powers who are hell-bent on our destruction. So what are we to do about this? Listen here to find out!
Conflict Zones: Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict
Fight or flight. It’s usually how people deal with interpersonal conflict. Engage with aggression, or run away. But how did Jesus invite us to approach this kind of conflict? And what practices did He teach His followers to engage in in order to live as peacemakers? Listen here to find out!
Conflict Zones: Dealing with the Conflict Within
Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do when you’re in conflict with other people? Like why, perhaps, you get so defensive, or angry, or even disengaged and passive? Have you ever wondered where that stuff comes from and what you can do about it? Listen here as we talk about “the conflict within” and how God longs to work in us and bring us peace.
