”Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.“ ‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭ This was part of Paul’s letter to the people of Thessaloniki. He was letting them know of God’s peace. God is peace and He will bring peace. Interestingly, that... Continue Reading →

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 God's peace, I've never really thought about it in that term. Yes, peace is a fruit of the Spirit, but I guess I've looked as fruit as something produced from my life vs being and belonging to... Continue Reading →

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 Forgiveness is a powerful thing, it sets us free from chains of bondage that were never meant to hold us. Jesus forgave all at the cross. I think about a young man that for over ten years he carried unforgiveness. I can... Continue Reading →

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 This passage stuck out to me today in the midst of other scriptures because I have been talking a lot with people pleasers. There is, in my opinion, nothing wrong with trying to please others. However, there is something... Continue Reading →

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 14:26 Jesus let the disciples know that Holy Spirit would come to help them. He, Holy Spirit would teach and help them to remember what Jesus... Continue Reading →

You keep him in perfect peace    whose mind is stayed on you,    because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 Peace and trust to go together. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit. Peace grows as we allow Holy Spirit to work in our lives. When we start worrying, it is because we are not trusting in Him.... Continue Reading →

You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:18 Jesus said "The greatest command was to love God and Love your neighbor." The command in the Old Testament not to take vengeance or carry out a... Continue Reading →

All the days of the afflicted are evil,    but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 The message version says "a miserable heart means a miserable life; a cheerful heart feels the day with song." I love days when I walk around with a song in my heart. I know that life is good... Continue Reading →