Tag: Peace
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Reality vs Ideal
John 16:33 NIV “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Let’s be truly honest: Christmas isn’t only a time of joyful togetherness, ideal gifts, engaging conversations, and warm snuggles by the fireside. In fact, despite all our best efforts, the reality is holidays are messy. Anytime we…
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For Unto Us
Isaiah 9:6 NIV: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Thanksgiving is over, Christmas trees are up, and the first Advent candle has been lit. And so…
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Yahweh
Exodus 6:2-3 NIV: “God also told Moses, “I am the LORD. I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them.” Knowing the name of the person you pray to or worship is important in any faith. In the…
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I Am With You
Exodus 3:11-12 NIV: But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” “I will surely be with you,” God said. I know what you are thinking—what does this verse have to do with my art piece this week? I am teaching the Book of…
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Seek and Find
Jeremiah 29:13 NIV: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” This art piece was inspired by our Pastor’s sermon last week. He used this verse as the central verse for teaching about belief in God. I was initially struck by the effort equated to finding God. The…
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Think About Such Things
Philippians 4:8 NIV: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” The book “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was originally published in 1952. Sorry, Norman, but Paul beat you…
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Peacemakers
Matthew 5:9 NIV: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” There are very few of us who relish conflict. Some of you would say you avoid it at all costs, while others don’t look for conflict but don’t mind addressing it when it comes up. One thing is absolutely sure:…