In my last post, I started a discussion on “7 Biblical Principles for Choosing Peace in Troubled Times,” based on Jesus’ discussion with His disciples the night before He was crucified, documented in John chapters 14-16. We examined four principles for choosing peace: Trust Jesus, and do not focus on your circumstances. Keep a…
7 Biblical Principles for Choosing Peace in Troubled Times This is my second article this year focused on peace. Last time, we defined peace, highlighted ten potential peace stealers, and discussed what it means to have peace with God – peace that comes through acknowledging, receiving, and identifying with everything Jesus Christ accomplished for us…
Article written by my sister-in-Christ, Michele Featherson Missed opportunity? Lord, will You Redeem my Lost Time? Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV We are in the second quarter of 2023, and…
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 NIV (Emphasis, mine) My word for 2023 is PEACE. 2022 came with a lot of challenges that relentlessly tested my peace. Therefore, this year, I am digging…
Since I was a kid, I have always looked forward to Christmas with excitement and anticipation. When I was a young girl in Nigeria, I looked forward to my puffy Christmas dress and spending time with my hoard of cousins in the village. As a grown-up, I still enjoy some Christmas traditions annually. Every Christmas…
Hello, hello!! This is my last article in a three-part mini-series on bearing the fruit of love. In the first post, we discussed the importance of obeying God’s command to love Him and love others. Then we went on in the second post to answer the question, “What does biblical love look like?” If…