Struggle is a part of life and a part of our journey of discipleship in the way of Jesus. What happens in us when we struggle, and what Jesus does in the midst of our struggle, is what matters most.

The way of Jesus invites us into both work and rest, trusting Jesus' ability to provide our daily bread.

The way of power and privilege tells us that life should get easier as we get more powerful; the way of Jesus tells us we should expect suffering as the place where we experiece God's greatest power.

Pastor Jon responds to questions we received during our series on The Practice of Peacemaking, along with a few responses from Pastor Duane Crabbs about peacemaking, nonviolence, politics, and justice.

To learn more about The Practice of Peacemaking, visit www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

Jesus challenges political idolatry and confronts the injustice that occurs when we miss the image of God in everyone, include our political opponents.

This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of six practices in our community rule of life. Learn more, download practice guides, and get recommended readings and resources at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

Making peace means working for the wholeness and flourishing of the city, especially if you feel like an exile or an outsider.

This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of the six practices in our community rule of life. Learn more, download a practice guide, and find more resources and readings at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

Jesus calls us to challenge the prevailing attitude toward violence with nonviolent love.

This teaching was given by Pastor Duane Crabbs, founder of South Street Ministries, and. ispart of our series on the practice of peacemaking. Learn more at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

Jesus is realistic about forgiveness: it's hard. But as we understand the heart of God to forgive it releases forgiveness in us toward others.

This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of the six practices of our community rule of life. Learn more, download a practice guide, and find recommended readings at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

The storyline of the Bible is the story of God making a world of peace and then rescuing and restoring shalom through Jesus.

This teaching is a part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of the six practices of our community rule of life. Learn more, download a practice guide, and dig deeper at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

Peacemaking is not peacekeeping, but rather leaning in and engaging conflict in order to see reconciliation and wholeness like God intends.

This teaching was given at our annual outdoor service.

This series is part of our community rule of life. Learn more at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.