{"product_id":"9798400513671_a-heart-of-civility","title":"A Heart of Civility","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNobody in history has ever been insulted into agreement. - Arthur Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe face a crisis of civility in our culture--and that tragic reality is an opportunity for us to become the peacemakers that Jesus calls us to be.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can we hold firmly to our convictions and communicate them with compassion and gentleness?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Heart of Civility\u003c\/i\u003e explores how we can model an attractive alternative to today's argument culture through a biblical approach to interpersonal communication. It calls us to be modern peacemakers in these turbulent times. This insightful and timely volume gathers together more than a dozen Christian thought leaders--from Arthur Brooks to George Yancey, from Kyle Strobel to Sean McDowell--to explore ways to disagree with gentleness and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eA Heart of Civility, \u003c\/i\u003e you will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epractice spiritual disciplines\u003c\/b\u003e to form our own hearts before we argue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003efind common ground\u003c\/b\u003e with those who are hurting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eground ourselves in the truth, \u003c\/b\u003e while being gracious to others during conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ediagnose the spiritual battles\u003c\/b\u003e behind our arguments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eidentify the sources\u003c\/b\u003e of our culture's contempt and anger addiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epray honestly\u003c\/b\u003e about our enemies and ourselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a discussion guide for small groups or personal use designed to foster dialogue and conversation about how to recover the lost Christian art of civility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tim Muehlhoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41053844176945,"sku":"9798400513671","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9798400513671.jpg?v=1782202050","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9798400513671_a-heart-of-civility","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}