“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” This is one of the most challenging verses in the Bible, but...  Read More

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” If you are looking for fullness of joy, you must look to its source: ...  Read More

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Paul connects joy directly to hope. Our joy is not a temporary feeling based on current comfort, but a deep-seated gladness rooted ...  Read More

The second candle of Advent represents peace—a concept that feels almost foreign in our chaotic world. We long for peace in our relationships, our circumstances, our hearts. Yet life has a way of shif...  Read More

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Joy came to shepherds on an or...  Read More

“and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” Paul tells us that our spiritual armor includes wearing the "gospel of peace" on our feet. Just as soldiers wea...  Read More

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Peace is not just an experience we receive...  Read More

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” The ultimate source of human anxiety is separation from God. Before we can have the inner peac...  Read More

The first candle of Advent flickers to life in the darkness. It's called the candle of hope—a small flame that recalls ancient prophecies while pointing forward to promises yet fulfilled. This simple ...  Read More

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your...  Read More

“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” Jesus Stilling the Tempest - James Tissot, Public Domain The disciples panic...  Read More

During the Advent season, the world asks us a quiet question: Why are you different? Peter instructs us to be ready to answer that question, not with a vague platitude, but by clearly articulating the...  Read More