Four Prayers for Following the Peace of God As a dentist specialized in oral medicine and orofacial pain, I spent an inordinate length of time in graduate school and multiple residency programs. My husband and I had three daughters at various stages of my training. When that season finally ended, I joyfully accepted a position as a faculty member at… Read More
Planted for a Purpose
Article written by my sister-in-Christ, Michele Featherson Planted for a Purpose “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalms 1:3 NKJV What an awesome promise! Would you like access to this promise? Planted… Read More
7 Biblical Principles for Choosing Peace in Troubled Times: Part 2
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 Heavenly focus. Accept Jesus as… Read More
7 Biblical Principles for Choosing Peace in Troubled Times: Part 1
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 on the cross. If you… Read More
God’s Favor in Redeeming Lost Time: Jonah’s Story
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 many people have already abandoned… Read More
Peace with God through the Cross
“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 my heels into the Word… Read More