Life Without Strife: How God Can Heal and Restore Troubled Relationships

by Joyce Meyer

Today, the spirit of strife and contention is destroying churches, marriages and families, friendships and relationships with God. Bible teacher, Joyce Meyer, holds out the possibility of life without strife by heeding biblical instruction. Strife does not have to destroy your life! The Bible contains wonderful promises of God for peace and harmony. In this book, you will Why strife destroys churches How to disagree agreeably The answer to strife between parents and children How strife affects the anointing How to forgive quickly in difficult situations How spiritual power is released through unity and harmony Now you can use the interactive study questions at the end of each chapter to learn to apply these priniciples to your own life---and share your journey through group studies as you learn together.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christian Living, Faith, Relationships, Self Help, Spirituality

213 pages, Paperback

First published December 7, 2007

About the author

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries.

Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ.

Her latest book, LIVING A LIFE YOU LOVE, releases Spring 2018.

Hachette Book Group has sold over 30 million copies of Joyce Meyer's books.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, she writes like she speak and that is really enjoyable if you have ever heard her speak. This book has lots of great scriptures to refer too, ideas on how to open dialogue with those you need to speak with, how to learn to keep your mouth shut and not have to be right all the time. I like how she was very specific in addressing different areas in concise ways. This was a great book and I think if more of us read it, lots of more of us would be nicer to deal with. :o)

[Tammy Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book! Joyce Meyer always does a wonderful job relating Bible truths to real life. We all have strife in our lives. God doesn't want it to be that way. He wants us to have peace in our lives. The Bible tells us that in many passages. Joyce Meyer relates Bible verses to real life in a way that you feel that she and God are speaking directly to your problems and the strife that you deal with. She isn't afraid to talk about strife in her personal relationships; many times saying that she has been the instigator. She explains how, with God's help, she is able to overcome her personal problems that have caused strife. It is still a struggle for her as it is with all of us but with God's help, we can deal with anything that comes our way.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some helpful ideas about finding peace in relationships and dealing with conflict when it arises, and I admire the author for using some of her own weaknesses, and how she discovered them and worked on them, as examples. I did not personally agree with all of her Biblical interpretations at times, but I know that is my personal feeling from my own study of the Bible, and others may agree with her 100%.

[Brooke Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

VERY helpful book. A lot of information though. Can't get it all in one read...something you need to read more than once. Joyce Meyer books are great and very inspiring.

[Jéssica França · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helped me a lot, really good tips.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Ruth Noemi Rojas · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, I want to thank God for allowing me to finish this book. I will admit that there is one part of the book where it talks about accepting your children just the way they are, which has nothing to do with me since I don't have children, so I didn't read that chapter. This book is by Joyce Meyer, who is someone who my mother and I watch on TV a lot. This was my first reading one of her books. It was a fantastic read! It reminded me a lot of God's Graduate, a book that I read a while ago, that was also fantastic! There is a passage that I loved out of this book and it goes something along the lines of: "Suffering, in itself, does not glorify God. But if we are suffering in order to do His will, and if we maintain a proper attitude, our suffering will bring him glory. Right choices will bring glory into our lives." I thought that was a really good quote. I learned a lot of new things while reading this book, but the most important one of all, and the main point (in my opinion) of the book is choose life! Choose peace!

[Cassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joyce Meyers writing and approach are well thought out and encouraging. After each chapter there are a few questions that get you to think about the topic on a personal level, which is wonderful if you take the time to go through them honestly. I enjoyed reading it and learning more about strife and how it can affect every area of your life. I'm looking forward to journey of living conflict free with the Lord's wonderful help.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by Joyce Meyer. I was struck by her candor and willingness to use her own life as "the poor example". Most authors fabricate some snippet to make a point. She used something she was dissatisfied with in herself and showed what patterns she had to change and how, scripturally, she did that. I gained a lot of respect for her willingness to be transparent.

[Merle Dunson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joyce Meyers books are all so easy to read and deal with situations most people struggle with every day. This book helps you to understand how to keep arguments to a minimum. She talks about being more understanding instead of selfishly demanding our way or our opinion. Joyce teaches how to have more peace in your life and less conflict in all your relationships.

[Adrienna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Joyce always has some valid points and puts her own stories on the line, but some of her major aspects discussed in the book was like her other books. I felt like I was reading similar things again. I had to check the cover to make sure I was not reading one of her other books.

[pianogal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of these chapters were better than others. The one on not trying to do everything your self was frankly worth the price of the book. Being single, the one on how to let your kids be themselves didn't quite do it for me.

But overall, this was a good read.

[Cynthia Ruiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the book with the ladies from my bible study a couple of years ago " Women of the Word" and it help us see that we were all alike and facing similar conflicts, we learn to overcome and how to deal with the co flicks we face on regular basis.

[Angela]

I just got this book Monday and so far it is AWESOME! It really addresses many of the stresses we face in life and our perspective. Easy reading!

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book when you just seem to have issues with certain people. Her book on strife was very similiar.

[Dobanion]

Joyce teaches how to set boundaries in relationships. A good read.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent scriptural based thoughts about achieving true peace in our relationships and our lives.

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmm. . . I am only into the first chapter and there were revelations after another. So far it's a great read. A book on self-reflection.

[Paige Temby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fell in love with this book. I love Joyce Meyer and now I know why! What a change this book has made in my life.

[Valerie Van Moorsel · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very good book filled with information, filled with what i needed to hear to continue my life conflict free, being able to control the negative and live a better quality of life!!

[Wyvonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT READ

[Brenda Lamer-cunningham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great self help book. Learned a lot.

[Rebekah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Way too negative. Some good points but terrible delivery.

[Melissa Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, I still read it and refer to it.

[Dkkleind]

Excellent!

[Shope Dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book requires patience and applying for it to work! Joyce is allowing God to use her so WONDERFULLY in this book. It's been so helpful in my life! I recommend! A MUST READ!

[Sy Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Good...

[Jess · Rating 1 out of 5]

Joyce always has a special touch to her books. They have just what you need to fix any issues with yourself. Really recommend to anyone with a nasty temper like mine.

[Brandee Shafer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first Joyce Meyer book I've read.

My truth is that there is generally a lot of conflict in my home. I have felt discouraged, frustrated, and even hopeless at points. The other day, after spending some time in prayer, this book practically jumped off a thrift-store shelf at me. I felt 100% prompted by the Holy Spirit to buy and read it. My dollar was well spent.

Truth be told, Joyce Meyer is more charismatic and prosperity-gospel oriented than I, but I long ago stopped expecting to agree with everything that ANYONE says. I believe that--if I am in tune with the indwelling Spirit of God--I will know what to receive and what to reject. And this book is full of riches just for me: practical, Bible- and life-experience-based wisdom re how to improve the relationships most important to me (including with God and myself). It includes, at the end of every chapter, a workbook portion and a prayer.

I highly recommend Conflict Free Living. I'd offer to loan you my copy, but I need to keep it close at hand.

[Jeremy Mueller · Rating 1 out of 5]

Have you other thought to yourself, “why am I not prospering?” Well, it might be because you haven’t rid your life of strife! Does not Proverbs 17:22 say, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” The key is in you! Believe that you can prosper and so it will be! This is the message that Joyce Meyer proposes in her book. (I hope you sense my sarcasm.) Given away by the title, the whole book is focused on trying to convince others that they will prosper so long as they remove any source of anger, strife, and division in their life. She preaches, “When we trust God, we are in line for a promotion” (77). Running contrary to the truths of God’s Word and a theological understanding of total depravity, Meyer’s teaching is blatant heresy incensed by greed and exploitation, and it is enticing unsteady souls (2 Pet. 2:14) to a future destruction.