This week we welcome guest blogger, David Hundert, who is a Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, PA. What I hope is that you will be able to walk away from these blog posts about peace and have peace; to be at peace with God. How do we do that? First, inContinue reading “How to grow peace in your life – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Part 5”
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Finding peace like a child – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Part 3
This week we welcome guest blogger, David Hundert, who is a Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, PA. What else does Jesus say about peace? In John 14:27, Jesus, in the midst of telling the disciples that he was going away, is trying to comfort them. Jesus states, “Peace I leave withContinue reading “Finding peace like a child – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Part 3”
Trusting in God as Shepherd – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Part 2
This week we welcome guest blogger, David Hundert, who is a Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, PA. In the previous post we learned that the first step to experiencing peace is to trust in God. But what does it mean to trust in God? There are two analogies that the LordContinue reading “Trusting in God as Shepherd – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Part 2”
What is Shalom? – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Part 1
This week we welcome guest blogger, David Hundert, who is a Master of Divinity student at Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, PA. As I’ve been going through my studies, the one thing that I’ve really been enjoying is using the tools available to me to do word studies. Now, I do have a confession to make.Continue reading “What is Shalom? – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Part 1”
The “Gate” scandals and the problem of peace – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Preview
You know that image of US President Richard Nixon stepping off the presidential helicopter flashing peace signs with both hands? It’s a classic moment in US history, as Nixon had recently been on a diplomacy trip to China, an extremely rare feat for presidents before and after. It was quite a successful trip, and uponContinue reading “The “Gate” scandals and the problem of peace – Fruit of the Spirit: Peace, Preview”
How to live in a covenant of peace with God and others – Ezekiel 37:15-28, Part 5
In this week’s five-part blog series on Ezekiel 37:15-28, we have been observing God’s desires for his people. So far, he expressed his desire for his people to be unified, to be cleansed, and to live under the rule and reign of King Jesus. God has one more desire for them. Look at Ezekiel 37,Continue reading “How to live in a covenant of peace with God and others – Ezekiel 37:15-28, Part 5”
How to practice peace and defeat pride – Love One Another, Part 3
Editor’s Note: This week we welcome David Hundert as guest blogger! As we learned in the previous post, one way to apply the principle of “love one another” is to make it our goal to strengthen each other’s faith. Why is this important? How can we remember to do this? To attempt to answer thatContinue reading “How to practice peace and defeat pride – Love One Another, Part 3”
Why “Lord Jesus Christ” is subversive, and “grace and peace” is more than a greeting – 2 Thessalonians 1, Part 3
Have you ever heard someone talk about Jesus Christ, as if “Christ” is his last name, or surname? The name “Jesus Christ” has become so culturally familiar, perhaps most often used as an expletive. What does his name mean? Continue reading, as our study through 2 Thessalonians chapter 1 during this first week of AdventContinue reading “Why “Lord Jesus Christ” is subversive, and “grace and peace” is more than a greeting – 2 Thessalonians 1, Part 3″
Do you say, “Things are fine,” when they are not fine? – Ezekiel 13, Part 3
My wife and I have a running joke in our marriage. When it comes to a concern about our kids, I will often say, “Don’t worry, they’ll be fine.” When it comes to a concern about money, though, I can feel like things are never fine. Michelle will worry about the kids, however, and whenContinue reading “Do you say, “Things are fine,” when they are not fine? – Ezekiel 13, Part 3″
4 principles to help us put on the clothing of peaceful love – Colossians 3:12-17, Part 5
As we conclude our study through Colossians 3:12-17, Paul has a very specific application for us, as we love one another. Look at verse 15: let peace rule. We put on the clothing of peace. We are members of one body, and we are called to peace. Then he mentions another piece of clothing: thankfulness. Continue reading “4 principles to help us put on the clothing of peaceful love – Colossians 3:12-17, Part 5”
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