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Tag Archives: peace
What Winter Teaches Us
Thought for the Week The last leaves tremble on the ground as the snow arrives to cover them securing the peace that they have found whispering rest and think and start again ζ
Perfect Love
Thought for the Week The term “casts out” in the original Greek means to displace, the process by which one thing replaces another, just as air displaces water in a submarine, causing the submarine to rise to the surface–because the … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes
Tagged 1 John 4:18, 2023, Christmas, fear, love, New Year, peace, thought for the week
28 Comments
55 Years Ago
It was the autumn of 1967, and we’d just come off the Summer of Love. My buddy Marc and I had searched for a rumored “Love-in” somewhere in L.A.’s Griffith Park, but never found it. I was enamored with the … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Memoir, Quips and Quotes
Tagged Bethlehem, hippies, Jesus, love, peace, protests, Summer of Love
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My Spiritual Growth Plan
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged God, godliness, humility, Matthew 6:21, peace, spiritual growth, wealth
36 Comments
Change the Future
Thought for the Week “You’re an author, and the stories you write are penned across the hearts of your children. Therefore, be careful with the pen because you’re writing on some very precious paper.” ~Craig D. Lounsbrough “The way we … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Quips and Quotes
Tagged children, future, hope, kindness, patience, peace, teaching, thought for the week
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Desire
Photo by Ofjd125gk87 “Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For the mind of … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged flame, flesh, Holy Spirit, lust, peace, Romans 8:5-6, The Wishing Map
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Blessed Are the Dodos?
(Of course, they’re also extinct) unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ adjective 1. Hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed. Not the unflappable type? Me neither. But you know what? There’s something better: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged calm, Jesus, John 14:27, John 16:33, peace, trust
18 Comments
Sacrifice
Photo by Laurentiu Lordache Thought for the Week Today is Memorial Day in my country. As with Remembrance Day and related days in other countries, it’s set aside to honor those who’ve sacrificed their lives in service to others. But … Continue reading
Posted in Quips and Quotes
Tagged courage, holiday, honor, love, Memorial Day, peace, Remembrance Day, thought for the week, war
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Healthy Sheep Reproduce
Image by Sam Carter St. Francis reputedly said, “Preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.” A friend told me the other day that she doesn’t “preach” to her non-believing husband, but rather prays he’ll be drawn … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged discipleship, good news, gospel, hope, pastor, peace, sheep
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Not as the World Gives
Photo by Freddie Addery “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives, so do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ~John 14:27 ∴
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged C.S. Lewis, difficulties, Jesus, peace, troubles, war, world
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