In this Advent message, we explore how God brings life and hope out of the most unlikely places—often in the very conflicts, tensions, and strained relationships we carry into this season. Romans 15:4–13 reminds us that God’s power doesn’t just remove conflict but breaks and transforms our hearts so real peace can take root. Sean reflects on surprising moments of peace in history, like the 1914 Christmas Truce, and connects them to Isaiah’s vision of new life growing from what looked hopeless. As we look at the conflict in our own families, friendships, and everyday lives, we see a God who invites us into unity, endurance, and encouragement—forming us into a people who live with “one mind and one voice.” This Advent, we’re invited to rest assured in the love and hope of Jesus, the only peace strong enough to hold us and heal what feels divided.