One of my favourite songwriters, Bruce Cockburn, once wrote, "Around every evil there gathers love. Bombs aren't the only thing that falls from above, down where the death squad lives." The story of Rwanda is one such story - in the aftermath of evil, grace and love gathered to bring healing. For all of us who are scarred by the vicious cycle of offence and revenge, the message of reconciliation and forgiveness is good news indeed - the best news possible. John Steward's beautiful training DVD, "Choices on the Road to Peace," will have a lasting and life-changing impact on all who use it. It's beautiful, poignant, wise, professionally produced, and deeply rooted in the story of Rwanda and the biblical story as well. Highly recommended!"

Brian McLaren, author/activist

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‘Choices on the Way to Peace’ is based on the experience of Dr John Steward in his work of mentoring those facilitating processes of forgiveness and reconciliation in the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda. The stories of the Rwandese people who were participants in these processes provide powerful and inspiring examples of the underlying principles of peacemaking.

Structured in three sessions, the DVD is a valuable resource for groups or individuals who are choosing to work through issues of conflict, to discover non-violent and responsible pathways to healing and reconciliation. Each segment is based in scripture and is clearly presented. The language is simple and accessible without losing any of the depth of the message.

Visually this is a very beautiful presentation which moves and challenges the viewer. In a world which is ‘deficient in forgiveness’, Choices on the Way to Peace makes a unique contribution to the conversation about forgiveness, reconciliation and peacemaking.

Eileen Glass AM, Founder L’Arche Australia, Spiritual Director

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‘In this DVD our courageous Rwandese brothers and sisters show us the way out of the cycles of violence that threaten to destroy us. The stories are inspirational, the strategies are practical and the suggestions are helpful. We are profoundly grateful to John Steward for sharing them with us.’

Dave Andrews. Educator, TEAR Australia

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Let me congratulate you first for the very thoughtful piece of work you produced. It is well set for group process mostly in the christian way. Here is my statement : "Life is good. It is full of wounds of different levels and amazing ways to heal them. Healing is possible. The true healing takes us through those wounds and lead us to peace, forgiveness and reconciliation." I would like to finish with one comment: The sessions are well structured and biblical based.

Regine Ubweriyeho King. Survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, psychologist who has facilitated healing workshops for hundreds of her compatriots.

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Probably the most dangerous verse in the bible is Luke 11:4. If we pray with unforgiveness in our hearts we are praying our own death warrants. John Steward's series on forgiveness and reconciliation is vital for anyone who wants to "live" rather than "die".

Dr Stuart Robinson. Senior Pastor, Crossway Baptist Church, Victoria Australia

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