The devotional below was written by my dear friend and fellow worker in Christ Jesus, who chooses to remain anonymous. She is a beautiful woman of God, a wife, and a mother who has an insatiable desire for the things of God. I bless God for her life. Strive for Peace “Strive for…
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…
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…
“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…
I had plans for a totally different post but I was compelled to write on peace. I’ve had a rough month. Nothing extraordinary. Nothing major. Just the compounded stress of daily life. So this is my reminder that the God of peace is with me and that I have His peace resident in my…