Fruits-of-Spirit
Peace - Part 4: Being a Peacemaker in Your Relationships
Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Peace in Relationships — Being a Peacemaker Yesterday, we explored finding peace in the midst of anxiety and worry—learning that God’s peace guards our hearts when we bring our concerns to Him in prayer. But peace isn’t just an internal state; it flows outward into every relationship we have. Today, we turn our attention to being peacemakers in our interactions with others. The Peacemaker’s Blessing Jesus declared, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9).Peace - Part 3: Peace in the Midst of Anxiety and Worry
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Peace in the Midst of Anxiety and Worry It’s 2:47 AM. Your eyes are wide open. The house is quiet, but your mind is anything but. The to-do list for tomorrow keeps scrolling like a ticker tape: the bills due, the meeting you’re not ready for, the doctor’s appointment you’re dreading, the kids’ needs, the work deadline, the relationship tension. Your chest feels tight. Your thoughts race faster than you can catch them.Peace - Part 2: How to Apply God's Peace in Daily Life
Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Peace - Part 2: How to Apply God’s Peace in Daily Life Yesterday, we explored the stark contrast between the world’s peace and God’s peace. The world offers circumstantial calm—peace that crumbles when storms arrive. But God’s peace is different. It’s supernatural, steadfast, and available to you right now, regardless of your circumstances. So how do we move from knowing about God’s peace to actually living in it? How do we apply this divine gift to our messy, complicated daily lives?Peace - Part 1: The World's Peace vs God's Peace
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Peace - Part 1: The World’s Peace vs God’s Peace “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27 (NIV) Two Definitions of Peace We use the word “peace” constantly. But what does it actually mean? The answer depends on who you ask. How the World Defines Peace The world’s peace is essentially the absence of conflict.The Joy of Salvation
Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Day 5: The Joy of Salvation “Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory.” — 1 Peter 1:8 (ESV) When the World Shakes This morning, the news is filled with ultimatums. A 48-hour deadline. Threats to “obliterate” power plants. Counter-threats to destroy energy infrastructure across the Middle East.Joy: Day 3 - Choosing Joy in Suffering
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Joy: Day 3 - Choosing Joy in Suffering “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” — Acts 16:25 (NIV) The Scene Let’s be clear about what’s happening here. Paul and Silas aren’t in a nice hotel. They’re not worshiping from a comfortable pew on a Sunday morning. They’re in a Roman prison — beaten, bloodied, chained, in the inner dungeon, feet fastened in stocks.Joy - A Song of Supernatural Joy
Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Joy - A Song of Supernatural Joy “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) There’s a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness comes and goes based on what happens to us. Joy? Joy is something deeper. Something that stays. This song captures that truth perfectly. What Is Joy, Really? We live in a world that chases happiness: