When chaos ensues and those surrounding me panic, I need to remember where to run: to the One who holds my peace, God.
Category: Peace
Shine the Light on Jesus
Are you a fixer? I sure am, or at least often try to be. When someone has a problem, I listen, and all the while my wheels are turning. How can I help them solve this? What can I do? I really dislike how I feel, knowing someone needs help and I am stuck in…
Unburdening a Weary Heart
How’s your week been? Was it busy, overloaded, stressful? It’s hard living in this world. It takes constant prayer and intention to be in it but not of it. If you’re anything like me, there are moments when it can feel exhausting. Times when I sequester myself and tell God I just want to spend…
Promoting Peace
We are to be the peacemakers- but it takes courage. Christ will supply that strength if we ask.
The Wisemen’s Peace
The wise men’s arrival was newsworthy to the community in this small village. Their dress, their speech, and their appearance drew the attention of the locals who stopped to pause and ponder. Who were these men? And why, were they here, of all places? What were they searching for? News of the foreigners’ presence traveled…
Joseph’s Peace
Joseph had reason for anger, embarrassment, and hatred. Instead, we see him experience God’s peace. His faith led him down a difficult road, but a journey he was sure God authored. We too, can learn to have a faith that no matter what, we will be at peace.
Rebuilding From Shambles
One day I opened my eyes and had a stunning realization: I was terribly wrong in how I had handled a hurt. I had been terribly wounded, but then I had in turn wounded another. Unfortunately, it was not a once and done thing, but something that had endured for years. Oh, how my heart…
A Peaceful Christmas Season
When the hustle and bustle saps the joy of the season, it’s time to sit at the feet of Jesus to learn what this holiday is all about.
God Gifts Us Peace
Finding peace isn’t about the accolades, accomplishments or the busyness. It’s about drawing nearer to God through Jesus.
Pursuing Peace
Although justifiably hurt, I learned peace was within my grasp, regardless of what the other party did.