Right Side Up Podcast with Danielle Strickland Prince of Peace: What a Genocide has to do with Christmas
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Dec 10, 2018 Discover the transformative power of peace in the midst of turmoil, inspired by a recent trip to Rwanda. Learn how Rwanda's journey of reconciliation offers insights into healing and rebuilding trust. The podcast also dives into the nuances of trauma and the importance of choosing faith over fear, especially during the Christmas season. Through personal stories and reflections, listeners are encouraged to embrace love and truth, fostering a sense of connection and mutual flourishing.
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Peace as Presence
- Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of something more.
- It's the presence of wholeness and fullness, or shalom in Hebrew.
Peace in Turmoil
- Jesus, the Prince of Peace, arrived amidst conflict and turmoil, not when everything was calm.
- This challenges the notion that peace only exists in the absence of chaos.
Mutual Flourishing
- The Israelites' story in Egypt began with mutual flourishing, not oppression, as Egypt saved Israel during a famine.
- God's original intention was mutual flourishing and blessing, not conflict or picking favorites.