Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide for Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret

by Donna Jones

Author, speaker, and pastor's wife Donna Jones gives women a practical, biblical blueprint for making regret-free choices in the middle of real-life conflict so they can exchange relational turmoil for personal and relational peace. We've all had moments where we look back on a conflict, shake our heads, and think, why did I handle it that way? With three decades of ministry experience, Donna Jones has had a front-row seat to--and been in the middle of--all kinds of conflict and she understands the regret, guilt, heartache, and hurt conflict can produce. But she also knows it's possible for God to use those chaotic, painful moments and turn them into opportunities for better connection with those around us. With encouragement, warmth, and wisdom, Donna shows readers how to navigate the stressful confusion conflict can bring and helps them to Whether readers are dealing with daily disagreements or occasional blowups, Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life offers them a new paradigm, one where they learn how to honor God when they've been hurt, communicate when they'd rather retaliate, and move toward others when it seems easier to run away.

Genres: Relationships, Christian

240 pages, Paperback

Published February 20, 2024

Reviews

[Bailey Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10 Some parts of this book are super cringy but there are some really good moments too. Despite my skepticism, or maybe because of it, I was able to separate the parts that were relevant and applicable.

[Jean Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Donna Jones has an easy, conversational style that drew me in. She identifies common conflict mistakes and explains how to fix them. Her suggestions on how to start difficult conversations are priceless. My favorite chapter is “How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable.” Every chapter ends with a prayer and steps for “Putting Peace into Practice.” This is a book I intend to return to whenever I meet conflict. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

[Shena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! It covered a variety of hard topics as a Christian, which I really appreciated. This included why is there conflict between Christians, why can't we just start over or move on, and can you be mad as a Christian? There is a lot of Biblical references and practical advice. I already want to start reading it again.

[Brooklyn Avery · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was so deep and practical. She knows how to word things simply yet powerfully. Truly enjoyed and grew from it.

[Louisa Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great read! A biblically-based approach to working through conflict. So many good nuggets in here! Will be referring back to my notes from this book for a long time!

[Scott Brady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book, it had lots of helpful things to think through

[Daniel Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

great insights

My Fiancé and I read this together when we first started dating. It’s an excellent read and a great study for couples to do together.

[Jamie Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Biblical advice. Can step on your toes nicely.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book! Donna Jones gives great insight and biblical perspective on how to handle conflict. Will be keeping this one on the bookshelf to read through again and again.