Most of us have heard the story of Jesus walking on the water and Peter asking to join him. 28 Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” 29-30 He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when […]
experiencing peace
How to Find Peace in Everyday Life
Last week, we talked about bringing peace to others in time of hurt. Today I want to ask you: how do you find peace in everyday life? I love that verse. Jesus doesn’t promise our life will be all sunshine and lollipops. He straight up tells us we will have trouble. He is […]
{Experiencing Peace} Bringing Peace to Others
As children of God, one of our roles is to be peacemakers. We can be sources of healing, restoration, and reconciliation to others by sharing our faith and God’s love in practical ways. What do you say to those who are hurting? Perhaps you know someone who has lost a job, experienced a miscarriage, has […]
{Experiencing Peace} Hand over the Keys to your Heart
Once upon a time there was a tightrope walker who demonstrated his skills all over Paris. He would perform stunts as the crowd stood in awe. An American, fascinated by the frenchman’s skills, invited him to come walk a tightrope across Niagara Falls. The Frenchman couldn’t say no. The tightrope walker successfully crossed the Niagara […]
{Experiencing Peace} Courageously Living
Let’s talk about Moses. You think he was scared? I bet he was! Moses, the man confronted by the burning bush, by God himself, the man who was commanded by the Lord to free the Israelites. How do you think he felt when God asked him to do what seemed like the impossible? But Moses […]