Posts tagged “Peace”
Dig Into the Parable of the Sower
Watch the entire devotional series from this past week, as Pastor Matt digs into the parable of the sower and helps us understand how we can grow the seeds God has planted in us.
God Is Creating a Miracle in You
When God sows in us something he wants to grow, he’s actually doing something miraculous in us. And even better: the harvest in us is not just for us.
Don’t Give the Devil an Opportunity
What happens when we don’t confront the doubts we have about our faith? We give the devil an opportunity. Pastor Matt helps us avoid this as we continue digging into the parable of the sower.
Watch your mouth
I’m a big fan of words and talking with both people I know and people I’m about to know. This is a positive because…
The best way to begin your day
Each morning our bodies instinctively strive for harmony. Psychologists call this homeostasis, or equilibrium. For example, if we wake up tired, we reach for…
3 Words that will change your New Year
If failing to achieve your goals was an Olympic sport, I would win the gold. Seriously. Every New Year I go crazy with the…
New Year, new you?
New Year’s resolutions can be good. They motivate. They’re a plan for doing better in the future. They can be a great way to…
God’s New Year’s resolutions
The moment we unwrap the last Christmas present, we quickly turn our attention to the next year—and everything we’re going to change about our…
How can you make the most of Christmas?
In 48 hours, it’ll all be over. For the past two months, most retailers and radio stations have been preparing you for this moment….
Simply Christmas: The Price of Peace
There are many classic songs of the Christmas season, but nothing quite matches the first song of Christmas, the song of the angels in Bethlehem. Their lyrics are few, but their meaning is profound. God’s favor. Peace on earth. Glory to him on high!
Do not be afraid!
Do not be afraid! Mary, you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a Son, and you will name…
Light a candle for peace
We don’t need candles for illumination in our church, but any church with an altar looks barren without its candles. Some are mounted on…