Charlaine MartinI am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLTI complained to my husband the other day about all the pop-up ads that spark an adrenaline rush online....
HANANIAH
It is one of the most quoted promises in the Bible, and also one of the most mysterious: a peace that "surpasses all understanding."A peace that does not make sense. A calm that shows up where, by every reasonable measure, there should be panic. People have testified to it in...
HANANIAH
It is a phrase you might hear in church and let slide right past — a gentle, churchy greeting. But when Jesus said "peace be with you," he was doing something far weightier than saying hello.The words peace be with you carry the whole weight of the Hebrew blessing shalom,...
HANANIAH
If you have ever lain awake at 3 a.m. with your heart racing over things you cannot control, you already know that anxiety is not a modern invention.The people of the Bible knew it too — the fear, the dread, the mind that will not stop spinning. And Scripture does...
HANANIAH
The word "peace" gets used so often it has almost lost its meaning. We use it for quiet rooms and quiet minds, for the end of arguments, for a vacation away from it all.The Bible means something deeper and sturdier. When Scripture speaks of peace, it is not describing the...
Lisa Wesley "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. " (Philippians 4:6,7)Lord, how many times have I read this? How...
Laura Maser
Therefore, having been justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Romans 5:1 (NKJV)Please Pray:Dear Heavenly Father,You knew us before the world began, before we were knit together in our mother's womb. You know all things about us, and You alone know the number...
Laura Maser
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Romans 5:1 (NKJV)Today, we had a great discussion in my weekly Bible study class. We are studying the Book of Psalms, and this week we reviewed Psalms 29, 33, and 104. During our...
Karisa Moore
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)It is now 1:51 in the morning, and I have given up on sleep. So, I came downstairs to meditate on Scripture and pray—my go-to habit when I can’t sleep. The...
Imagine spending a significant amount of time in prison for a crime you did not commit. Most assuredly, a roller coaster ride of emotions including anger, rage, hopelessness, and sadness will engulf you as you sit within the steely cold environs of your jail cell. But then what? Repeat the...
"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." -- Genesis 1:2 (KJV)Please Pray:Dear Lord, I’m not by nature a patient person. I know the trials I endure as a...
Peggi Tustan
And in despair I bowed my head: “There is no peace on earth,” I said,“For hate is strong, and mocks the songOf peace on earth, good will to men.”[1]It is Christmastime, a season of hope and happiness and...peace. Except this week, our peace was shattered when a school shooting left...
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." – Psalm 136:1 Please Pray:Father, thank you for your goodness and for never changing; no matter how much my life and emotions change, you are my rock-solid anchor in the storms of life. Help me...
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." – Psalm 136:1 I've had circumstances where gratitude was the last thing on my mind. I know you can relate to this; we all have experienced situations and circumstances where life hurts, and our emotions...
Karisa Moore
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3Please Pray:Lord, I praise you for keeping those whose minds are steadfast in perfect peace. In and out of seasons of difficulty, teach me to hold fast to the truth of your...
Lori Altebaumer
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. -- Psalm 119:105 Please pray:Lord, thank you that Your Word is a trustworthy and true guide for the path of life. By it I will navigate through this world in peace. Your Word makes my steps...
Lori Altebaumer
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. -- Psalm 119:105 For years we have driven by the entrance to the Capulin Volcano National Monument while on our way to other destinations . . . always looking over and saying how we should go...
Kim Gentry Meyer
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. - John 14:27Please Pray:Dear Lord, as I navigate Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and all the moments in between,...
Kim Gentry Meyer
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. - John 14:27As Thanksgiving approaches and we begin navigating the holiday season, we look forward to the smells,...
Nancy C. Williams
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13 (NKJV)Please Pray:Jesus, I praise You for Your all-powerful presence in my life. When I face my daily problems and...