Peace Is Hard To Come By
Peace is hard to come by. The reality is that if we wait for the world to be peaceful in order for us to feel peace, we’ll be waiting for a long, long time. The real, lasting peace comes from dwelling in, abiding in, God.
Category Archives: Faith & Witness
In Christianity, One Size Does Not Fit All
“And he gave some apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the
God’s Refreshing Absence
The Cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the Glory of GOD filled The Dwelling. Moses couldn’t enter the Tent of Meeting because the Cloud was upon it, and the Glory of GOD filled The Dwelling. Whenever the Cloud lifted from The Dwelling, the People
Empty
I have empty days. I don’t mean days of idleness with nothing to do. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I fill my days with so many projects and tasks that I fail to schedule in any Sabbath rest. At the end of my days,
Restoring Our Christ
Paul charges in scripture that the spirit of Christ will set us free. I believe that is the way God redeems people. The Psalms speak of the love of God. In Hebrew, the word love means “an eager and ardent desire” and refers to the
First Things First
God knows that you need all of these things. But strive first for the Dominion of God and God’s righteousness, and all of these things will be given to you as well. Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.
Does the Church Experience Help Inoculate Against Christianity?
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but
Joy in Joyless Times
And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind:
Untakeable, Unshakable Joy
So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (John 16:22) This great promise comes from the lips of Jesus Himself. So many people in our world do try
A City of Joy
You can see almost anything in my town. You can see poverty and plenty, sorrow and happiness, but my town is seldom known as a place of great joy. It is a place where people work, live, and perhaps celebrate, but it usually not simply