But, you may ask, isn’t peacemaking about impressive, large-scale conflict resolution and fixing the world’s problems? Sure, I guess. But let me ask you this: If you are not at peace first—if your definition of peacemaking is dependent on others’ needs being met first—is it really peacemaking, or is it hustling for your worthiness? Let’s consider the dreams God dreams for us: that we be women who love wholeheartedly because we were first wholly loved by a good God.
