Bible Passage: “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow …
The Source of All Peace
Bible Passage: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9 NIV) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18 Every man longs for peace. We want peace in …
The Power of Committed Action
Bible Passage: “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, …
What Do You Value?
Bible Passage: “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things …
The Freedom of Unburdening
Bible Passage: “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” (Psalm 55:22 ESV) Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:30 Today, …
Accepting Pain
Bible Passage: “And he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.’ And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and …
The Cost of Avoidance
Bible Passage: “My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. And I say, …
Accepting and Committing
Bible Passage: “Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. …
What is a “Sound Mind”?
Bible Passage: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV) Scripture Reading: Galatians …
From Distraction to Presence
Bible Passage: “Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; …