Preaching Peace

Educating in Jesus' Vision of Peace

MICHAEL HARDIN

"Jesus' death is God's way of coming into the machinery of sacrifice and tossing in a wrench to stop it from working ever again." - THE JESUS DRIVEN LIFE

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MICHAEL HARDIN

"I am learning to listen to the Voice of Love that has come to me deep inside - the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus" - WALKING WITH GRANDFATHER

"The cross is the place of God's self-revelation, where God is not all powerful, but has surrendered all power into our hands." - WHAT THE FACEBOOK? VOL 1

THE NEED FOR PREACHING PEACE

The mimetic theory proposed by René Girard has been tested within multiple disciplines: anthropology, literary criticism, theology, religion, psychology, epistemology, sociology, philosophy, political science, economics, linguistics, etc. and now is being tested within the hard sciences, mathematics and medicine. It explains the origins of violence and negative mimesis and the central role that violence plays in structuring our perceptions of reality as well as the structures humans create to govern their world. Further it shows in its interpretation of the Jesus event the power of nonviolence and positive mimesis to transform the human condition.

Over the past several decades, a growing number of biblical scholars and theologians have seen the value of understanding religion in the light of mimetic theory. There is a convergence occurring between the Christian theologians who use the mimetic theory and scholars that write from a peace-building perspective. The time is ripe for a new and creative way of speaking about the God of Peace, of God as Peace, and the mimetic theory is becoming a major catalyst for this emerging conversation. Preaching Peace has begun to organize these scholars and create opportunities for them to be sharing this new paradigm all over North America. Preaching Peace is unique among organizations in popularizing the mimetic theory and is able to reach a broad and diverse audience.

RENÉ GIRARD

I consider Michael Hardin to be a gifted and effective advocate who is able to make the Mimetic Theory and its application clear and understandable to both clergy and lay people.

ADP Pay Stub Template: Streamlining Administration for Peaceful Operations

In our path to educate in Jesus' vision of peace, Preaching Peace recognizes the importance of spiritual and administrative well-being within our communities. To support the clerical and lay leaders who manage the day-to-day operations of their congregations and organizations, we are introducing a resource that simplifies one of the many tasks they face: payroll processing. The ADP Pay Stub Template is a practical tool designed to aid in the efficient management of payroll, ensuring that staff and clergy are compensated accurately and promptly.

The ADP Pay Stub Template is part of our broader initiative to support the operational aspects of peace-centered communities, recognizing that administrative peace is a cornerstone of overall community well-being:

Gain insight into payroll documents with "Understanding Your Paycheck: ADP Pay Stubs and How They Work," a guide to the details of your paycheck.
Understand the meaning behind the numbers with "How to Read Deductions and Taxes on Your Pay Stub," which helps you make sense of the deductions and taxes listed on your pay stub.
Explore the benefits of digital payroll solutions in "Why It's Beneficial to Use an ADP Pay Stub: Key Features," which details the benefits and key features of ADP's pay stub solutions.
Determine the critical elements of payroll documentation with "What Information Does an ADP Pay Stub Include?" to ensure the completeness and accuracy of your records.
Understand the specifics of your earnings statement with "Reading Your Paycheck: How to Decode an ADP Pay Stub," which provides a step-by-step guide to understanding each section of your ADP pay stub.
Read "The Difference Between Gross and Net Pay" to clarify common payroll concepts. It explains these basic payroll terms in an easy-to-understand manner.
Assess the security of digital payroll documents with our overview, "How Secure Are ADP Pay Stubs?", which addresses common security concerns associated with electronic payroll information.
Prepare for potential problems with "ADP Pay Stub Errors: Everything You Need to Know," a comprehensive guide to identifying and resolving common errors on ADP pay stubs.

Visit our Resources section to access the ADP Pay Stub Template and other materials to support your mission. Together, let us create communities of peace that are as administratively sound as they are spiritually profound:

As we continue to explore and understand the implications of mimetic theory and the power of nonviolence, let us also remember the importance of effectively managing our earthly affairs.

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Ruth

Andre LaCocque (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2004)

At last, a commentary that is as satisfying as it is useful! The Introduction (32 pages) is worth the price by itself, LaCocque’s commentary and Conclusion make this an indispensable tool for any pastoral library. Published as part of the Continental Commenary series, LaCocque has produced a commentary that will remain the standard on the interpretation of Ruth for a long time to come… Read More

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