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We think peace means quiet, until we’re alone in a quiet room and become disquieted. We quickly learn that peace is not quiet. We define peace as the absence of conflict, until we’re in agreement with everyone around us and still feel unsettled. We now understand that peace is not merely the absence of conflict.…

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to…

Mary’s life was full of surprises. First, an angel appeared announcing that she would give birth to Christ the Risen Savior (Luke 1:26-35). Mary responded with a heart of obedience and praise (Luke 1:38; 46-56). You might think that she would get special treatment for being the mother of Jesus. Maybe deliver the Child in…

I used to think that Labor Day was a holiday created to celebrate how hard people work. I liked that idea, being someone who identified strongly with the working class. Most times we had just enough to pay the bills. Maybe even get some ice cream. Not exactly the American Dream. But we kept working…

We have a tendency in society to value youth in terms of physique, strength, energy level and perceived freedoms, all of which are hard to maintain as we get older. Sometimes we consider youth as our hope for the future. But God sees youth from a different perspective. There is a special relationship that exists…

How do you make a friend? It’s a tricky question for me. In my home, I was brought up to believe that my greatest achievement was to get my education. But in society, I received strong messages that my greatest achievement was to get a man. There were no messages on how to make a…

Summer break. Time to rest and recalibrate. I hope you’re enjoying the site. If you’re not particularly impressed, I hope it at least stirs something inside of you that makes you want to get close to God, or at least think about it. My private Bible studies start with prayer. Then I think about what’s…

Not long ago, something happened to me that drained all my energy. I felt like Jesus must have felt when the woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of His garment (Mark 5:25-34). It took a while for me to feel rejuvenated. In the meantime, I was distracted, lethargic, and struggled to complete…

Memorial Day is a time to honor military personnel who died in service to our country. This post is a study of the Apostle Paul, who died in service to Christ. Look through the lens of this holiday weekend and consider life in terms of a call to obedient service. Let’s Commit Take steps to…