In this positive and practical book, Gavin Ortlund looks to the Scriptures to discover a way in which to disagree with others that leads to greater understanding, peace and love—and that shows a watching world something of Jesus. This is a much-needed book in a society that is losing the...
In this positive and practical book, Gavin Ortlund looks to the Scriptures to discover a way in which to disagree with others that leads to greater understanding, peace and love—and that shows a watching world something of Jesus.
This is a much-needed book in a society that is losing the ability to disagree well. Whether over politics, religion or culture, or the more everyday issues of normal life, points of view tend to be held with a polarising intensity. Often we enter disagreements feeling that we have to win or we avoid them altogether.
Looking to Jesus’ example of courage and kindness, readers will be given a framework for engaging in intense disagreements with a love that furthers relationships instead of hindering them.
So, whether you tend to fight or flee, learn how to keep calm and stay friends—even when you don't agree.
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This is a winsome, courageous, warm-hearted, and desperately needed book. Don’t let its brevity fool you into thinking it can’t possibly tackle this issue in a searching way. Rather, read it slowly, reflect, repent and commit to relating in Christ-like ways in his strength, and then pass it on to someone else, with the prayer that God may change the way in which we relate to one another for the sake of the gospel of the Lord Jesus!
Gary Millar - Principal, Queensland Theological College, Australia; author of Saving Eutychus
In this positive and practical book, Gavin Ortlund looks to the Scriptures to discover a way in which to disagree with others that leads to greater understanding, peace and love—and that shows a watching world something of Jesus. This is a much-needed book in a society that is losing the...
In this positive and practical book, Gavin Ortlund looks to the Scriptures to discover a way in which to disagree with others that leads to greater understanding, peace and love—and that shows a watching world something of Jesus.
This is a much-needed book in a society that is losing the ability to disagree well. Whether over politics, religion or culture, or the more everyday issues of normal life, points of view tend to be held with a polarising intensity. Often we enter disagreements feeling that we have to win or we avoid them altogether.
Looking to Jesus’ example of courage and kindness, readers will be given a framework for engaging in intense disagreements with a love that furthers relationships instead of hindering them.
So, whether you tend to fight or flee, learn how to keep calm and stay friends—even when you don't agree.
--
This is a winsome, courageous, warm-hearted, and desperately needed book. Don’t let its brevity fool you into thinking it can’t possibly tackle this issue in a searching way. Rather, read it slowly, reflect, repent and commit to relating in Christ-like ways in his strength, and then pass it on to someone else, with the prayer that God may change the way in which we relate to one another for the sake of the gospel of the Lord Jesus!
Gary Millar - Principal, Queensland Theological College, Australia; author of Saving Eutychus
The Art of Disagreeing: How to Keep Calm and Stay Friends in Hard Conversations$19.99
If you want to learn how to agree to disagree well, then you need this book. The author started the book with the motivations for disagreeing well, i.e. the church must not let disagreements impede the gospel, as Jesus said in John 13 that His disciples should be known for their love for one another. Furthermore, the author articulates two character traits that we need in order to agree to disagree well, i.e. kindness and courage, and he also gives practical tips on how to listen well and persuasion. Overall, a great book, I would give five star if he discusses the sharp conflicts between Barnabas and Paul in Acts 15:36 - 41
