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Tag: Peace

  • The Tension of Peace and Justice

    The book of Micah, part of the minor prophets, emphasizes justice and the peace God intends for the world. Micah aims to make his people aware of their ongoing issues, shifting focus from external threats to internal oppression. The tension between peace and justice is explored, citing Jesus’ teachings and…

  • Worry and Anxiety

    Worry is all about your mind….it is mental. Anxiety is all about your heart…it is physical. Both are incredibly exhausting. Paul has a remedy for both! In every situation, bit or small, easy or hard, Paul asks us to do four things: Pray.Thank.Ask. Receive. Praying is us opening the door…

  • Living Water.

    For my people have committed a double evil:They have abandoned me,the fountain of living water,and dug cisterns for themselves—cracked cisterns that cannot hold water. Jeremiah 2:13 Family is a noble cause, but is not the source of living water. A lot has changed in my life these past few years.…

  • Fight Chaos with Worship

    Paul’s journey to Rome faced perilous storms, testing hope and faith. Despite dire conditions and warnings of disaster, God reassured Paul of safety for all aboard. Amid chaos, Paul exemplified worship by thanking God, showcasing that true peace stems from faith even in turmoil. Worship can provide solace during difficult…

  • You are not better than Them

    In Jesus’ time, Israel had strong identity divisions, but God challenged these distinctions. The story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts reveals a transformation from “us vs. them” to unity. Ephesians emphasizes breaking down walls of hostility. We’re urged to reflect on our own divisions and take steps, like Peter,…

  • Still Waters.

    In the western world, life is fast-paced and busy, but God offers a chance to slow down and find balance. Like the calm, soothing still waters described in Psalm 23, God wants to lead us to a place of peace and rest, where we can immerse ourselves in His love…

  • Gospel Peace.

    The content emphasizes the necessity of firmly grasping the gospel of Jesus Christ, understanding its significance, and living it out daily. It highlights the transformative power of genuine salvation and the need to combat deception by being rooted in truth. The message stresses the importance of a deep, personal understanding…

  • Fruit of Corrupted Wisdom: Bitterness, envy, Selfish ambition.

    God’s Word provides detailed explanation of Heavenly wisdom, which leads to godliness, or earthy demonic wisdom which leads to corruption. James speaks in the previous verse: Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes…

  • Fruit of Godliness: Fruit of the Spirit

    The blog discusses Heavenly wisdom and the characteristics of those who are free in Christ. It emphasizes living a selfless and loving life, guided by the Holy Spirit. The “fruit of the Spirit” includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control. Paul’s teachings from Galatians and Matthew are…