How often does peace escape you? How often do you feel anything but peace? Why do you think that is? Is it due to a trial or struggle? Is it due to being frustrated or feeling angry? How quickly does peace return to you? Are you leaning on God? Our peace can be fleeting. EspeciallyContinue reading “Hope In God”
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Greetings
Have you ever needed to give a speech to an organization or a gathering of people you don’t know? Have you spoken at a conference? How did you address your audience? Was it a formal address? Did it feel awkward? Did you model it after Paul’s opening to his letters? Public speaking can be aContinue reading “Greetings”
Peace of Christ
What does peace mean to you? Do you view it as a ceasing of fighting between two nations? Does it mean getting along well with others? Are you seeking peace, a harmonious relationship with someone in your life? Have you considered that peace can mean more? We hear of peace talks between nations, especially duringContinue reading “Peace of Christ”
God of Peace
Where does peace come from? How can we acquire peace? What comes with the peace that is given to us? Why is peace offered to us? Who is pleased with granting us the peace we desperately need and desire? Whether we realize it or not, we desire peace and we need peace. By acquiring peace,Continue reading “God of Peace”
Peace and Conformity
Are you looking for peace? Do you want to belong? Would you like to be part of an organization or group of people who appreciate you and welcome you in? How welcoming are you? Are you open to changing your outlook? We all want to feel as though we belong. We seek approval. We wantContinue reading “Peace and Conformity”
Joy in Love
Joy is a permanent condition. We can have joy even in the midst of great sorrow. The source of our joy is Jesus. He has given us His teachings, some of the miracles He performed, and sacrificed for us for that purpose. Jesus states in today’s passage that He told His disciples (and us) allContinue reading “Joy in Love”
Peace Principles
Are you a checklist type of person? Ever wonder what you need to do to achieve peace? Would you like to have a list of things you can do to realize peace in your life? Do you know there are principles and practices you can use to acquire peace? Some of us are checklist people.Continue reading “Peace Principles”
Peace Offered
Are you tired of all the discontent, violence, hatred, and utter chaos you see in the world? Do wish people would learn to just get along? Would you truly, honestly like to do something about it? We see reports in our daily news of violence in schools, malls, and office buildings. News reports of discontent,Continue reading “Peace Offered”
Peace of Christ
Is peace missing from your life? Have you been pursuing peace without finding it? Have you found peace for a short period of time, and it does not last? Have you turned to the One who can bring lasting peace into your life? Many of us will say we seek peace. We will try allContinue reading “Peace of Christ”
Attitude of Gratitude
Is being at peace a struggle for you? What fills your thoughts most of the time? Do you sing praises to God, even if only in your mind? What fills your heart? Is it gratitude? For what reason do you do all that you do? We are often thinking about many things at once. OurContinue reading “Attitude of Gratitude”
Marty Pressey 