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Practice Peacemaking - Not Just Peacekeeping

May 25, 2026 · 14 min · Ep 217

Ever notice how easy it is to keep the peace… and how much harder it is to actually make it?

Peacekeeping often avoids tension so everything stays calm on the surface. Peacemaking, on the other hand, chooses honesty, clarity, and care so real peace can grow underneath.

Because sometimes the most heroic thing you can do… is address what others would rather avoid.

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