Tag: Peace
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Don’t Feed the Fears
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 My family loves to celebrate Independence Day, but our little dog doesn’t. To say she’s afraid of fireworks is…
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From Grief to Joy
I have told you these things, so that you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Jesus (John 16:33) What “things” is Jesus talking about–that he told them? Christ had just shared the news that he was soon to be betrayed and arrested, falsely…
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Peace that Isn’t Pitiful
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Have you ever attempted to bring peace to a difficult situation and failed? This happened to me once with a room full…
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Peace That Isn’t Pitiful – Part Two
For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 I’ll just throw this out there: I come from a family of worrywarts.My dad was a floor pacer, my mom a hand wringer, and my three brothers and I followed suit.…
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The Miracle in the Rain
“I will be glad and rejoice in Your love, for You saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.” Psalm 30:7 It was raining steadily as dozens of cars crept through the student drop-off line at my school. Some students prepared for the weather, wearing rubber boots and carrying umbrellas, but others did…
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The Little Girl and God
Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:13-14 My wife and I used to teach Sunday…
