How to Live Your Life as a Peacemaker
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How to Live Your Life as a Peacemaker

What exactly is a “peacemaker”? When I was younger, I always envisioned someone who was able to restore peace… someone who was good at mediating difficult situations… or someone who understood the art of compromising. But is this what Jesus meant when He challenged us to be peacemakers? Now that we have come to the…

Lessons from Psalm 23: How to Walk in the Peace of God
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Lessons from Psalm 23: How to Walk in the Peace of God

If anyone knew about unrest and difficult circumstances, it was David. Yet, he was a man after God’s own heart, and he knew how to walk in the peace of God. One of David’s most well-known psalms is none other than Psalm 23. When I first began writing this 31-day series on God’s peace beyond…

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: How to Abide in God’s Peace in Every Circumstance
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy: How to Abide in God’s Peace in Every Circumstance

Don’t worry. Be happy. As simple as it sounds, most of us know that it’s hard not to worry sometimes. And happiness isn’t always easy to come by either. But what if I said that there was some biblical truth to this well-known saying? According to Scripture, it is possible to experience peace in every…

The Gospel of Peace: God’s Plan to Save the World
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The Gospel of Peace: God’s Plan to Save the World

If you were to ask someone what their greatest wish was for mankind, “world peace” would probably be near the top of their wish list. We crave peace in our lives, in our homes, and in our communities. Yet, for some reason, many of us have resigned ourselves to the fact that we may never…

Our Hope for Peace: God is Making All Things New
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Our Hope for Peace: God is Making All Things New

In the book of Revelation, God proclaims, “Behold, I am making all things new.” When Jesus came into the world, He established His Kingdom. What began with a small group of disciples, is now growing and expanding to every tribe, tongue, and nation. It is estimated that nearly one-third of the world bows the knee to Jesus. And…

Entering God’s Rest: How to Live in the Promises of God
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Entering God’s Rest: How to Live in the Promises of God

When the Israelites were led into the Promised Land, it wasn’t easy. In fact, it was downright difficult. They had the promises of God, but they failed time and time again to trust Him. This lack of trust led them to spend forty years wandering the desert. Those who failed to trust God also failed…