Pursuing peace : a Christian guide to handling our conflicts / Robert D. Jones.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Finding hope in the God of peace -- A God's-eye view of conflict -- Keeping God central -- Getting to the heart of our conflicts -- Owning our sins before God our Savior -- Apologizing that makes a difference -- Cultivating grace attitudes -- To forgive or not to forgive -- Battling bitterness by grace -- Redeeming the art of rebuke and granting forgiveness -- Reconciliation in action -- When nothing works.

A Guide to Resolving Relational Conflict. You have conflict in your life - we all do. You encounter it in your home, your workplace, your school, or even your church. All around us tensions exist and disputes persist. Offered here is a step-by-step process for pursuing peace in all your relationships and a tool you can use to help others. This guide is: BIBLICAL - relies on the absolute authority, sufficiency, and life-giving power of God's Spirit-breathed Word; CHRIST-CENTERED - depends on the forgiving and empowering grace of Jesus; PRACTICAL - offers tried-and-true methods from a pastor, professor, counselor, and certified Christian conciliator who has led couples, churches, and Christian schools to make peace for over twenty-five years. Packed with wisdom and practical techniques, this manageable book on reconciliation will send you on your way to pursuing peace while helping others to do the same.--Back cover.