Concordia Publishing House Introduction Violence abounds in our culture.
Violent actions seem especially disturbing when they affect our children and our schools.
The need for a safe environment for learning is critical. There is a need to deal with youth and adults who live in an environment of fear because of these cultural circumstances. Their need issues a cry for help best met in a message of comfort and hope from the Scriptures. The solution to our problems with violence and all of its related issues is not easy to address. At the heart, God's Holy Spirit working through His powerful Word is the only place for us to turn.