Tag: peace
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The Things That Make for Peace
A Curious Pilgrim Reflection on Luke 19:42 Daily Office Readings:Psalm 69:1–23, 31–38Sirach 45:6–162 Corinthians 12:11–21Luke 19:41–48 One verse from today’s Gospel captured my attention and would not let go: “If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.” — Luke…
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The God Who Continually Reveals Himself
Daily Office Readings: Psalm 118, Isaiah 11:1-9, 1 Corinthians 2:1-13, and John 14:21-29 One of the greatest questions humanity has wrestled with is this: How do we know God? Across the centuries, people have searched for God in temples, churches, sacred texts, nature, philosophy, and personal experience. The Daily Office readings for today remind us…
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Overcoming Evil With Good
Living Romans 12 in a Fractured World A Curious Pilgrim Reflection There are passages in Paul’s letter to the Romans that feel almost impossible when we place them beside the realities of modern life. Division. Anger. Political hostility. Religious conflict. Social media outrage. Family wounds. Violence. Loneliness. Fear. And yet Paul writes: “Live in harmony…
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“Why Are You Afraid?” — Faith Without Fear or Manipulation
Mark 4:35–41 The disciples are doing exactly what Jesus asked. They are crossing the lake at evening, following his command, when suddenly a violent storm breaks out. Waves crash into the boat. Water fills it. Jesus sleeps. Fear takes over. They wake him with words that sound less like a prayer and more like an…
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Rebuilding Hope: The Message of Zechariah for Our World Today
When I read the Book of Zechariah, I find myself standing among the weary builders of Jerusalem — people who had returned from exile with dreams of restoration but were met with rubble, resistance, and discouragement. Into that discouragement, the prophet Zechariah spoke words filled with vision, comfort, and promise. His message was clear: God…
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Living Shalom: A Wholeness Shaped by Peace and Faith
By Roy Pearson Introduction In a world often filled with division, noise, and unrest, the ancient Hebrew word Shalom offers a message our hearts long to hear. More than just “peace,” shalom speaks of wholeness, harmony, and the fullness of life that comes from living in right relationship with God, with one another, and within…
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Peace in a Troubled World
The fruit of the Spirit for today is peace (Galatians 5:22). Yet when we look at the world around us, peace often feels far away. Wars, divisions, greed, and the heavy hand of corrupt rulers weigh on our hearts. It is easy to feel anxious or even hopeless when nations rage and leaders oppress. But…
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