Finding Peace
For the Christian, finding peace is about finding Christ. Peace isn't a mystical force found within us. And it isn't a mere lack of conflict. The Bible talks about peace in terms of God's presence. He promises to be with us, always, which means we can find peace even in the midst of chaos and suffering.
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Heart and Home: Fostering Peace by Welcoming the Presence of God
I’m thrilled to introduce you to a very talented fine artist, Courtney from Courtney Kibby Designs. She gave me some space on her beautiful website to talk all things homemaking, life-giving, and peace-creating.…
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Are You Still Trying to Pay for Your Mistakes?
I’m a freshman in college sitting in the crowded stands of a University of Tennessee football game. The sun beats down relentlessly on the student section where I’m seated while other sections of…
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How to Cling to Peace in the Midst of Unmet Expectations
Last Sunday our family of four loaded up the car with scooters, bikes, and helmets. We drove to the nearest park eager to soak up some sunshine after enduring a week of freezing,…
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Jesus Is Our Prince of Peace Even When Life Feels Anything but Peaceful
Today I’m sharing an article over at One Determined Life. As part of a larger series on the names of God, I’m exploring the idea of what it means for Jesus to be…
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Remembering the Reality of God’s Powerful Peace
Can we play a game? I’m going to say, er, write a word and then you’re going to notice what ideas, words, or pictures come to mind first. Ready? Scroll down. Corn. Okay,…
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Peace on Earth—and in Our Everyday Moments
This week we’re talking about pursuing peace during the Christmas season over at The Joyful Life blog. You can read an excerpt below, and then head to their website to see the full…
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Words Matter and the Definition of This One Can Set You Free
My first job out of college was as a systems engineer for the Department of Defense. One of my projects involved working with a team to select a winning contract proposal. I worked…
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The Power of Staying Present in the Presence of God
See if this scenario sounds familiar. Most nights before bed I follow a routine of journaling, drinking tea, and preparing for the morning. I read a few pages of my current novel and…
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Coping With a Vulnerability Hangover: Help for the Christian
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a vulnerability hangover? If you’re human, my guess is yes. But maybe you didn’t have words to label what you felt. One website defines…
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The Gift of Smallness and the Path to Peace
Six months ago I drove past a nursing home. As I slowed to a stop at a red light, I glanced up at the five-story building. In the dark of the night, I…