The series.
Three foundations, then six relationships where peace actually gets made. All nine teachings are ready to watch.
The People
Am I being formed or hardened?
The Posture
What do I bring into conflict?
The Process
What is mine to own?
Your Church
Who do I need to move toward?
Your Past
What am I still carrying?
Your Spouse
Where have I stopped pursuing?
Your Parents
What do I still need to forgive?
Your Children
Am I forming or frustrating them?
Your Work
Who needs me to show up differently?
The series in nine lines.
One line from every teaching. Tap any line to watch the full message.
The right response to the wrong person becomes the wrong response.
Peace begins the moment we stop climbing and start coming down.
Release requires one. Rebuild requires two.
Reconciliation requires relationship. But healing doesn’t.
The cross covers what you’ve done. The resurrection recovers what you’ve lost.
Never me vs. you. Always us vs. the problem.
As children, we honor their command. As adults, we honor their counsel.
Form them to become like Jesus. Don’t force them to behave like Jesus.
Work is cursed, but it isn’t a curse.
A Peacemaking Rule of Life.
The series is over. The practice isn’t. Nine small practices, one from each teaching, gathered on one page. Print it, put it on the fridge, and pick one to return to each month.
Download the Rule of LifeThe PeopleAsk it daily
“Lord, where are you inviting me to become unoffendable?”
The PostureTake one step down
One act of humility, gentleness, patience, or bearing with someone in love.
The ProcessWalk the four R’s
Bring one unresolved relationship to Jesus. Rebuke yourself. Repent yourself. Release them. Rebuild.
Your ChurchTake your step
Ask: is there a step toward peace that is mine to take? Pursue what is possible. Release the rest.
Your PastRedeem the time
Memorize Ephesians 5:15-16. “Look carefully then how you walk… making the best use of the time.”
Your SpousePick one habit
Name one change you want to see. Choose one of the seven habits, like attacking the problem, not the person.
Your ParentsWrite the letter
Or make the call. Name the ways they shaped you and what you’re grateful for.
Your ChildrenSpeak life
Spend one-on-one time. Ask God what he’s doing in them, then name what you see.
Your WorkWork redemptively
Do one thing that costs you something but makes someone else’s work better.
Prayer of Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
Francis of Assisi
Nine teachings, nine conversations.
The Formed by Jesus Podcast goes further into the ideas behind each week's teaching.
Peacemaking is one of nine.
Nine practices of Jesus, woven through our life together at Passion Creek.