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Oasis of peace
Six Steps of Meditative Prayer Step 1: Choose an appropriate location. Most people find that meditation is best in quiet, uncluttered surroundings, ideally away from whe... »
Rich or poor
The apostle Paul addressed the issue of wealth in 1 Timothy 6:8–10: “If we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temp... »
A tale of two brothers
According to legend, there was once an abbey which had a very generous abbot. No beggar was ever turned away, and he gave all he could to the needy. The strange thing was... »
The peace of God
Inner peace The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:7 If we have not quiet in our minds,... »
Building a life
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire, and he told his boss of his plans to leave and live a more leisurely life with his wife. He would miss the paycheck, but he need... »
Asking questions
Faith is a reasoning trust, a trust which reckons thoughtfully and confidently upon the trustworthiness of God.—John Stott (b. 1921) Doubt isn't the opposite of faith; it... »
The Easter people
Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.—Pope John Paul II (1920–2005) What happens when a Christian dies is not a matte... »
The kaleidoscope of God’s love
Love is like a stream. Some days it flows and rushes, for there is plenty. On other days it trickles, and you can see it bouncing against the unseen rocks. But even when... »
Forward to success
Many of God's promises are conditional, requiring some initial action on our part. Once we begin to obey, He will begin to bless us. Great things were promised to Abraham... »
Telegram of hope
The well-known motivational author Norman Vincent Peale wrote, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” This q... »
The most important thing
—A Christmas adaptation of 1 Corinthians 13 If I decorate my house perfectly with holly, strands of twinkling lights, and shiny balls, but do not show love, I’m just anot... »
The faith and peace connection
Trust doesn’t just happen. As children, we learn to trust our parents because we feel their love and benefit from their care and mature understanding of life. We trust fr... »