Know someone difficult to love? In 2024, it feels like there are even more challenging relationships to navigate—whether it’s due to the holiday season, political divides, or just the stresses of life.

In Week 2 of Missing Peace, we tackle the reality of relational tension and the perpetual offense culture we live in today. Paul’s teaching in Romans 12 reminds us to:

•Bless those who persecute us—not just once, but continually.

•Choose love over being right—because Jesus didn’t call us to win arguments; He called us to win hearts.

•Live at peace with everyone, as far as it depends on us—a radical, countercultural approach to relationships.

We’ll unpack how being offended is inevitable, but living offended is a choice. Through God’s mercy, we can rise above petty arguments and relational tensions by making the decision to “pass over” offenses and protect what truly matters—our relationships.