scriptures for peacefaith

Finding Peace During the Coronavirus Fear

Last night I received a message that the school where I teach will be closed for the next two weeks due to the danger of the coronavirus. I don’t mind an earlier spring break, but I know the measures against this pandemic has taken many of us by surprise. We really didn’t think it would get this serious. Just a …

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6 Scriptures to Help You Worship While You Wait

One day I had a four hour lay-over. That’s a long wait. As I sat at my gate waiting, I watched families and couples, groups of friends, and solo travelers come and go. One minute the seats around me were filled and the next they were quickly emptied until the next wave of excited travelers came. There I sat with …

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You’re Not Alone {7 Scriptures on God’s Presence}

Alone. Loneliness is a fickle thing. You can be happily married, have children, friends, and co-workers you enjoy, and feel alone. I’ve stood smack dab in the middle of a party with a bunch of people, and felt lonelier than when I was by myself. “Alone” really isn’t a number thing because it has to do with our hearts and …

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A Prayer for Those Messy Moments You Want to Take Back

It happened so quickly. The words flew out of my mouth before I could lasso them back. There was no way to take them back. I prayed her ears did not hear it, but I couldn’t tell. I held my breath. I was tired. I didn’t mean to say those words! The minute I heard myself say it I thought, …

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scriptures about fearfaith

5 Scriptures When Fear Has You

Don’t Let Fear Win Every once in awhile I hear the radio announcer say, “You can trust God or be afraid, but you can’t do both.” It’s true. Yet fear plagues many of us who believe. Why is that? Is it because God is invisible? Do we fear because we’ve experienced so many problems or heartaches? Do our fears revolve around …

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