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Peace in a Violent World: A Look Into the Garden from the City
Peace in a Violent World A Look Into the Garden from the City Author:Taylor Field, Susan Anna Field, Jan Turrentine (Editor) Violence surrounds us. From America's crowded, urban sidewalks to its rural, sparsely populated communities, violent acts destroy not only property but also lives. Even well-meaning, peace-seeking Christians hold within them the potential for violent attitudes and actions. Yet the peace of Christ can transform even the most violence-prone lives,... more » families, and neighborhoods, one person at a time. Just as violence is a choice, so is peace. The example of Jesus Christ as recorded in Scripture provides both model and motivation for replacing violence with peace. Peace in a Violent World provides a valuable tool for individuals, families, small groups, churches, and neighborhoods who have made the deliberate choice to pursue paths of peace. It is a choice Christians must make if they hope to live as Christ's followers.« less