Unleashing Peace
- Christian Living
- Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
"Here's a powerful, biblical antidote to despair!"--LEE STROBEL, New York Times bestselling authorGod's peace, his shalom, can penetrate every aspect of your life--spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Although the word shalom appears 550 times in the Scriptures and was a constant theme in Jesus' teachings, it is a neglected topic today. As a result, God's peace has been elusive to so many followers of Jesus. This book charts a course of shalom for you! As Greg Laurie writes in the foreword, since we are made in God's image, you could say we have been prewired for happiness. We are prewired for hope. We are prewired for peace. If you are longing for healing and wholeness, noted Bible scholar Jeremiah J. Johnston will help you discover how to· Unleash shalom in your life· Live and apply shalom in God's world· Protect your shalom in difficult timesThis uplifting book is also helpful for ministry leaders and everyone else who recognizes the church's incredible opportunity today to help individuals and families dealing with anxiety, worry, and mental pain. Let this be your guide into the peace that passes all understanding. Shalom!"This is more than surviving; we are offered the gift of truly flourishing."--SHEILA WALSH, author of Holding On When You Want to Let Go"In this reassuring meditation on Christian happiness... Johnston's mix of scholarly and uplifting notes will speak to solace seekers and their ministry leaders alike."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Endorsements (32)
“In a fallen world where people are triggered by brokenness and seemingly unshakable mental and emotional pain, Unleashing Peace brilliantly charts a course for triggering the peace and well-being of God—in your life and the lives of others. No matter where you are on the ‘mental wellness trajectory,’ as Jeremiah so thoughtfully puts it, there is something in this book for you.”
“Unleashing Peace is packed with incredible stories, digestible teachings, readable truths, and constructive coaching. I truly felt a sense of well-being as I turned the pages of this book, drinking in its biblical message.”
“Peace is one of the most common themes in the Bible. And yet it seems that so few Christians experience it. If you want to know genuine peace in your life, this book is a biblically-based, practical guide.”
“I have never known a time when the promise of peace seems more elusive. Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high, yet Christ promised us his peace. In this in-depth yet practical book, Jeremiah provides a road map to accessing the peace of God. This is more than surviving; we are offered the gift of truly flourishing.”
“I’ve spent a lot of time lately pondering how much Jesus cared about the human condition. Salvation isn’t just our ticket to heaven; it’s the promise of wholeness, restoration, well-being, peace, and redemption. In Unleashing Peace, my friend Dr. Jeremiah Johnston brilliantly explores our God-given invitation to know and walk in the wholeness of God.”
“Few are better positioned to provide practical answers to the tsunami of painful life-issues facing our world. Dr. Jeremiah Johnston—apologist, theologian, and speaker—here unpacks the depth of true, biblical shalom. This book is a must-read, must-share opportunity to bring sustainable hope into lives today.”
“I cannot think of anyone who would not benefit from learning how to access the sunshine of God’s shalom, forsaking the shadows of anxiety, depression, fear, shame, or unbelief. Unleashing Peace is a powerful tool to have in your arsenal.”
“A radiant narrative of hope, Unleashing Peace is an immensely readable, biblical, and psychologically credible engagement with emotional health. It could be one of the most important books in our post-pandemic generation.”
“Thinkers Society, Jeremiah is committed to helping us know Christ and experience his grace. This book is alive with the hope and comfort we need in these chaotic days.”
“Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Peace is one of the fruits of the Spirit. So why is there so little peace in the world, even among Christians? Jeremiah Johnston helps us recover and apply these forgotten truths.”
“Rev. Dr. Luke Biggs, Peace Lutheran Church, Grand Island, Nebraska “The church needs this book. Jeremiah Johnston tackles the mental health issues the body of Christ often avoids. Shalom is powerful in deliverance. I found hope and encouragement in Unleashing Peace.”
Dr. Ted H. Traylor
“Warren Cole Smith, President, MinistryWatch.com “There are many qualities to this remarkable work by Jeremiah Johnston. It not only fits the times, it engages the Scriptures and the deepest questions of our hearts.”
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