Palm Sunday: The King’s Visitation
This week is Palm Sunday, which celebrates Jesus’ humble entry on a donkey into Jerusalem the week before his death. But when Jesus saw the city in the midst of all the shouts of welcome and praise, he did some...
The Way of Peace
“Peaceful” is probably not the first word I would use to describe our household since the birth of our daughter Bethany two weeks ago. Our regular routines and waking hours have been dramatically (and perhaps t...
Christmas Advent: PEACE
Advent simply means “arrival” and for hundreds of years, Jesus’ people have prepared to celebrate his birth at Christmas by making space for him to “arrive” in new places of our lives. This year, as part of our...
True Hope: Prince of Peace
Have you ever thought about how frequently we use the word “peace”?
We use it as a greeting.
We say it as we leave a place.
We hope those who have passed away will rest in it.
For our beauty pageant...
What if we promoted peace in the family?
What if we helped one another love one another?
How do we cultivate communities where peace reigns?
How do we help people who clash learn to love one another?
Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers!”
Let’...
What if we promoted peace in the family? (The 5:15)
As Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians, he tells them again to "stand firm" in the midst of opposition and challenge. But in order to stand well, we must stand firmly upon the family of God's people ...
What Does Christmas Sound Like?
Peace.
This is the time of year that we remind ourselves that peace is not a place but a person, and His name is Jesus.
The Incarnation is not simply a doctrine; it is God's Peace Plan. Peace is not only po...
Is Peace On Earth Possible?
This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent, and the message is peace. You know the passage, it's the angelic chorus "Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, goodwill to men." Notice the words: not just "peace", "peace on earth". Is "peace on earth" possible? Sometimes I think I need this message more than you do.
So, this week we will open the Scriptures and see what God means when He promises peace.