The Path of a Peacemaker: Your Biblical Guide to Healthy Relationships, Conflict Resolution, and a Life of Peace

by P. Brian Noble

Overview

Conflict is inevitable, but peace, especially among Christians, is essential. When conflict turns into peace, frustration becomes clarity and turmoil becomes unity. When conflict turns into peace, God is glorified. But how do we find peace without ignoring our problems? How do we pursue unity without compromising on our principles?

The Path of a Peacemaker offers a simple, proven path to a lifestyle of peace. It guides you through an examination of your own personal story, identifying the origins of your hopes and fears. It invites you to understand and embrace God's approach to conflict, take responsibility for your own part in conflict, and connect with others in a spirit of humility as you learn to listen first, ask for forgiveness, and move forward, even if the conflict remains unresolved.

Pastors, counselors, and anyone who is dealing with conflict at home, work, church, or with friends will find this book a vital tool.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801094293
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/04/2019
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

P. Brian Noble is the executive director of Peacemaker Ministries. He teaches the Path of a Peacemaker seminar all over the country and is always busy developing new resources for churches, marriages, and workplaces. Noble also serves as executive pastor of the Valley Assembly of God church in Spokane, Washington.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Part 1 Tension

1 The World Is One Tense Place 15

2 Tension Can Be Positive 23

3 Tension Is Biblical 31

4 Tension at Its Best-Jesus! 37

Part 2 Story

5 Everyone Has a Story 45

6 Our Stories Are Made of Many Strands 53

7 Perspective Is Key to Your Story 65

Part 3 Ascend

8 Finding God's Perspective on Our Stories 83

9 Recognizing God's Presence 93

10 Understanding God's Character 105

11 Understanding Who We Are in Christ 109

12 Living with an Eternal Perspective 119

13 Embracing Our Calling to Be Peacemakers 125

Part 4 Reflect

14 Search Me, O Lord 137

15 The Power of Overlooking 145

16 Of Logs and Specks 155

17 The Gospel 167

Part 5 Connect

18 Practicing Humility 175

19 Learning to Listen 187

20 A Path of a Peacemaker Conversation 193

21 Forgiveness 203

Part 6 Conclusion

22 What If Things Don't Go as You Hope? 219

23 Go in Peace 229