Peace is often hard to find in a world full of stress. We anticipate something to happen one way, but it turns out another. Stress increases. We live in the tension between stress and peace. Our …
Will You Linger Longer with Joy?
Will you linger longer or jump to the next thing? January conversations usually include this question: "How was your Christmas?" A quick answer is given, but then discussion moves on to new projects …
5 Ways to Draw Near to God in Quietness
Quietness is hard to find. With the constant stream of information and music on the internet, the busyness of our lives, and impatience in our souls, quietness escapes us. The fast pace of life …
Christmas Peace versus Chaos
Everyday situations and people rob us of peace is we let them. A baby in the night cries and the mom wonders if she’ll ever have a silent night again. The caregiver of a terminally ill person wonders …
God is Able
Have you ever tried to cross from one side of a river to the other without a bridge? It takes longer and can be dangerous. Sometimes it is impassable. How can our hearts reach to God when there is …
8 Verses to Rest in the Refuge of God
Do you need a refuge to rest your spirit in the storms of life? The finch nest is secluded in a hanging fern near my back door. The mama stays on the eggs where I can't see her. But when I open the …
