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Peace
The Gospel According to Luke: An Exposition, Part 18 – Luke 6:37-49: The Believer’s Foundation and Development
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Pardon, and you will be pardoned. Give, and it shall be given to you, good measure, pressed… Read More ›
Rest
Rest! Relax! Refresh yourself and recover your strength! God rested on the seventh day and Jesus had solitary moments of quiet time. God designed us with a need for sleep and quiet. He knows our frame (we are but dust!)… Read More ›
Ways To Lose Your Peace
One of the greatest gifts we have as children of the living God is inner peace. A peace that “transcends all understanding” is always available to us. Sadly, we often neglect to call upon it because we have been caught… Read More ›
Make Haste O' Nations
“O’ ye nations your lives are in peril. The people of God shall have everlasting peace. Make haste O’ nations for the wrath of He who created all things shall pour down like the flood waters of the Nile. Speak… Read More ›
A Peace Beyond All Understanding
Peace is freedom from all disturbances. Peace is a calm assurance despite the circumstances we face. Tranquility permeates our inner man when we are at peace. Serenity fills the gaps gouged out by adversity. A state of peace forces anxiety… Read More ›
The Peace Of Christ
Jesus did not enter this world to bring peace. Rather, He came wielding a very sharp sword. In fact, this weapon is so keen and precise that it pierces between soul and spirit. With supernatural power, it discerns our thoughts… Read More ›
True Peace and Satisfaction
MAY 16 “With long life will I satisfy him, and show him My salvation.” – Psalm 91:16 I was witnessing to a man one day in front of his house. He said, “I’ve got a good income. You see that… Read More ›
Standing for Peace and Righteousness
APRIL 20 “Now the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always by all means.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:16 One of the strangest verses that ever fell from the lips of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is this: “Think not… Read More ›
Surprising Qualities of a Peacemaker
APRIL 18 “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 I remember reading about a preacher boy who was in a class in a liberal college and the professor said, “Christians ought… Read More ›
Don’t Forget to Wear It!
MARCH 13 “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” – Proverbs 15:13 What is a smile? Someone once wrote: “A smile costs nothing, but creates much good. It enriches those who receive it without impoverishing those who give it away…. Read More ›
Christ Is Our Peace
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Saints who trust God with total abandon experience the reality of supernatural rest, a byproduct of the peace of Christ. It does not matter if their day… Read More ›
CHANGING DIRECTIONS
by Neil Anderson January 27 Psalm 25:5 NIV Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. The next five questions [view the first five from yesterday’s… Read More ›
The Peace Of God
by Neil Anderson October 18 John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you Peace on earth–that’s what everybody wants. But nobody can guarantee external… Read More ›
The Peace of Christ
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Saints who trust God with total abandon experience the reality of supernatural rest, a byproduct of the peace of Christ. It does not matter if their day is… Read More ›
The Peace of Christ
A devotion from Cheryl Zelenka’s soon to be released book of devotions FACING STORMS. Available on Amazon this October. The Word of God tells us that in this life we will have trouble. But even with tribulations we can still… Read More ›
Kingdom of God: Power and Authority, part II
“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly…not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live… Read More ›
DEALING WITH ANXIETY
by Neil Anderson April 9 Philippians 4:7 The peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus Christians have frequently relied upon a sense of peace as evidence of the Holy… Read More ›
Ezekiel 28:12-17: (Lucifer) You had the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering; the ruby, the topaz, and the diamond; the beryl, the… Read More ›
The Peace Of God
By Neil Anderson October 18 John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you Peace on earth–that’s what everybody wants. But nobody can… Read More ›
Cosmic killjoy!
God has taken lots of bad raps throughout history. He has been labelled and ridiculed as being unfair, bizarre, foolish, preposterous and ludicrous. He has been assumed to be conceited, egotistical, imperious, lofty and even narcissistic. Yet, I reckon one… Read More ›
Philippians 4:6-7
Today’s guest post is written by Corey Alderin, you can learn more about Corey at the end of this article. Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your… Read More ›
I wish…
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I wish there was no more war I wish all people would learn to get along with each other I wish love were not used as a word that means nothing I wish Christ was… Read More ›
Who does God choose?
Below is a recent devotional from Greg Laurie. http://www.harvest.org/ I have written a commentary after. Not Ability, but Availability “I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise… Read More ›