Peace on Earth 12: Gentle Shepherd

Peace on Earth Day 12 - Gentle Shepherd “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23:1, NIV) I cannot think of a passage of Scripture more peaceful than the 23rd Psalm. The opening verses offer a sense of safety, a soothing calmness, and tender care. If life gets a little frenzied, chaotic, or even painful, I often go to the words of these six verses penned by David for comfort.…

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Peace on Earth 11: How to Find Peace

Peace on Earth Day 11 - How to Find Peace “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27, ESV) When I face a stressful day, I often lean toward remedies that offer temporary relief from the troubling circumstances of my day: a warm meal of my…

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Peace on Earth 10: Christmas Selah

Peace on Earth Day 10 - Christmas Selah “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1, ESV) We talked earlier this week about our connection with God being broken because of our sin. But this Scripture verse reminds us that we can have peace with God; it’s possible if we’ve been justified by our faith! For those of us who…

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Peace on Earth 9: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Peace on Earth Day 9 - O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem,How still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go by.Yet in the dark street shinethThe everlasting Light;The hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight.For Christ is born of Mary;And gathered all above,While mortals sleep, the angels keepTheir watch of wondering love.O morning stars, togetherProclaim the holy birth,And praises…

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Peace on Earth 8: Jesus, Our Peace

Peace on Earth Day 8 - Jesus, Our Peace “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, ESV) When I think of the nativity scene, my heart is warmed with gratitude. I envision the night sky bright with stars. My mind’s eye sees the donkey on which they rode…

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Peace on Earth 7: A World at War

Peace on Earth Day 7 - A World at War “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14, ESV) I don’t ever turn on the news these days. Sometimes I feel so uninformed when certain conversations come up about politics and happenings around the world, but to be honest, the news sickens me. Every day it’s full of bad things—wars, murders,…

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Peace on Earth 6: The Quest for Peace

Peace on Earth Day 6 - The Quest for Peace “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27, ESV) It had been a noisy and busy day, and I just kept thinking about my pajamas, my spot on the couch, feet up and dogs tucked in…

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Peace on Earth 5: The Day Peace Disappeared

Peace on Earth Day 5 - The Day Peace Disappeared “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.” (Romans 5:12, ESV)“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took…

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Peace on Earth 4: The Stress of the Season

Peace on Earth Day 4 - The Stress of the Season “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths…

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Peace on Earth 3: Christmas Selah

Peace on Earth Day 3 - Christmas Selah “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15, ESV) As we set out to worship the Lord on this first Sunday of Advent, let us remember the peace we have been given through the Spirit. His peace should rule our hearts, even when the world tugs at us…

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