Introduction: Forgiveness : an intricate mystery -- Mixed feelings about love : what drives a human heart? -- Taking our hatred out of the closet : why don't we love better? -- Stunned into silence : the liberating insult of grace -- Facing a war of hearts : how do we harm each other -- Our divine warrior : hope for triumph in battle -- Résumé of a warrior : qualifications of the heart -- Hungering for restoration : a passionate hope for beauty -- Revoking revenge : a merciful invitation to brokenness -- Giving good gifts : a cunning intrusion of truth -- Loving an evil person : siege warfare -- Loving a fool : guerilla warfare -- Loving a normal sinner : athletic competition -- Epilogue: Bold love : a sword in the heart of death.