Universal Love: Surrendering to the God of Peace

By John Dear

Advance Praise & Reviews
"In this short, valuable, and practical book, John shares his conversations with a young spiritual seeker named Will who came to him seeking spiritual guidance. As I read each chapter, I felt like I was meeting with John for coffee, sharing my struggles, and receiving his wisdom and encouragement. This book is a treasure."--Brian McLaren, author, Faith after Doubt

This book arose from a young man's request that John serve as his spiritual director. He did not believe in God, but he believed in "love and truth and compassion." John replied that those are all names for God, and they agreed that they would speak of Universal Love. From this beginning, John discovered a new understanding of spirituality, and his own life of peacemaking as an exercise in "surrendering to the God of Peace." In short reflections, he outlines what this means, offers practical exercises, and shows how this might lead us more deeply into the meaning of discipleship in a world of violence and conflict.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626986517
• ISBN13: 9781626986510
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.3"