In a broken world, we all encounter people whose behavior seems calculated to hurt us and hinder our progress. Jesus teaches us to respond to such offenses with active grace and creative peacemaking. This is a high calling. When others weary us with thoughtlessness and negativity, or wound us with malice and slander, it is not easy to rise above our own injuries to view thees offenses from God's perspectives.

Building on Biblical truths about God and humanity, this book offers inspiring examples and practical strategies to help us reflect Christ's love to others, even when they make our lives difficult.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• 1. Understanding God
• 2. Understanding Creation
• 3. Understanding Myself
• 4. Spiritual Development—The Journey
• 5. Understanding Others
• 6. Conflict
• 7. Ways Others Make Life Difficult
• 8. Why Others Make Life Difficult
• 9. Spiritual Warfare
• 10. Actions of Peace
• 11. Reciprocating Mercy
• 12. Forgiveness
• 13. Suffering
• 14. Gold from the Fire