Tag: Peace
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Rest
There is a kind of tired that sleep does not fully fix. The body can lie down, the lights can be turned off, the room can grow quiet, and still the soul can feel restless. There are seasons when exhaustion goes deeper than muscles and bones. It settles into the mind. It weighs on the…
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Enough
Is there more to life than the passing of days and the ticking of clocks? More than the air we breathe, the work we do, and the countless words we speak? Our lives are like overflowing suitcases, packed with triumphs and trials, memories and moments. Life, in all its beautiful, stubborn complexity, brings us joy…
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Where is God in the in-between?
Do you have a “life verse” from the Bible? You know, a verse or passage in the scriptures that speaks directly to you? My life verse is Jeremiah 29:11-14. You may have heard it before. v. 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and…
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The Fourth of July isn’t just fireworks, flags, and a date remembered, it is a moment to pause and recognize the weight of the word “freedom”. A word that carries history, sacrifice, struggle, and hope. A word that has shaped generations, ignited courage, and drawn men and women to stand, to fight, and to believe…
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Surrender
In a world that often shouts, “Be strong, be in control,” We walk the line between courage and the shadows that patrol. But what if I told you that surrender isn’t an ending? It isn’t a past tense binding, with no more pretending? It’s a present, active choice—a daily embrace Of the cross we must…
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The Divine Escape
Escape. Is it a way to avoid reality? Is it a means of running away from something orsomeone? In the last few years, escape rooms have become a popular fad, especially foryoungsters. It’s an interactive, immersive game room, sometimes even mobile, where players create teams and compete against each other. They search for hidden clues…
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Healing from church hurt without walking away from the church
Let’s start 2026 in the right place. Church hurt is real. It is not imagined, exaggerated, or unspiritual to acknowledge it. Many believers have been wounded not by the world, but by people who carried the name of Jesus. Words spoken carelessly. Authority misused. Grace withheld. Expectations placed on shoulders that were already heavy. For…
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New Year’s Joy
As the year ends and the holidays come to a close, we find ourselves packing away the Christmas decorations and all the “material things” that bring the Christmas Spirit to life in our homes at this time of year. The beautiful music of Christmas carols and the sweet aroma of cookies baking in the oven…
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Living by the Fruit of the Spirit
Bundled up in a warm coat on a cold Christmas Eve, I stood in a long line at our local community hall, my knees shivering from the cold outside air. I was excited every year to take that long walk into a large, empty building to the front of the room where a man sat…
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Peace & Gratitude in Chaos
The month of November is typically a time when we specifically focus our attention on gratitude. Afterall, it is the month when we celebrate Thanksgiving. What about when our “normal” is completely upside down? How can we practice gratitude when life is not great? Many of us think of gratitude in terms of profound life…
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