Last Veterans Day, I took time to dive into a new book, “Dancing in No Man’s Land.” I don’t pretend to understand all of the terminology of war, etc., but this book takes those terms, explains them in ways even a civilian can understand, and then compares it to our Christian life. So often we live in our bunkers, our safe place, anytime conflict arises…but God calls us to speak out in truth and in love, not to hide in fear.
This book is heavily packed with thought-provoking and convicting thoughts that I believe every Christian could benefit from. It took me much longer than normal to read this book, but that was only because I didn’t want to fly through it like I would normal “easy reading”. Each chapter ends with reflection questions to ponder and pray over. I wanted to let it soak in so I could learn from it and apply it personally.
I’ve always been called and have considered myself a peacemaker throughout my life. I’m not one to rock the boat…I don’t like conflict or confrontation, even when I may be in the right. I would prefer to call it a truce and move on as to avoid a difficult conversation. But this book explained that there is a big difference between a peacemaker and a peacekeeper. A peacekeeper does what it takes to keep peace (like not speaking up, even when they should) when conflict comes their way, while a peacemaker gets out of their conform zone, their bunker, and meets people where they are, and works to find a way to “make” peace. Is it easy? Not a chance. Will it ever be easy for me to peacefully discuss hard topics that the world brings up that are contrary to Gods Word? Never. But God still expects that of us. Ohh this book is so good!
There is so much more I could say…but I like this quote and think it’s a great way to end my review…
This book is “a rallying cry, a life-giving and practical journey into the way of Jesus that will revolutionize how you view conflict. You can choose to speak both truth and peace in the midst of war. You can step out of your bunker and into no man’s land, where only brave souls tread. It may look like you’re dodging cultural land mines. But you might just be learning how to dance.” — Brian Jennings
Do yourself a favor, and go get and read this book!
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