3 Reasons Why Jesus is Called the Prince of Peace
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3 Reasons Why Jesus is Called the Prince of Peace

Long before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah spoke of Him. Wonderful Counselor. Mighty God. Eternal Father. And Prince of Peace. In this series, we have been discovering what it truly means to abide in God’s peace beyond understanding; and I simply couldn’t ignore the fact that Jesus is referred to as our Prince of…

3 Reasons Why the Sabbath Is Important in the Life of Today’s Believer
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3 Reasons Why the Sabbath Is Important in the Life of Today’s Believer

When God created the world, He rested on the seventh day. The Sabbath day was established in the beginning… before sin and death would enter the world. Fast forward to the days of Moses. In the 10 Commandments, the people of Israel were commanded to never forget the Sabbath day and to keep it holy….

Royalty in Christ: Finding Rest in Who God Created You to Be
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Royalty in Christ: Finding Rest in Who God Created You to Be

Nearly every little girl dreams of being a princess. We long to feel special, wear gorgeous gowns, walk with authority, and be treated as if we were the most important person in the room. I see this truth in my own two daughters. We have a dress-up trunk full of pretty dresses, tiaras, and tutus. And this…

Abiding in God’s Peace When You’re at War with the Enemy
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Abiding in God’s Peace When You’re at War with the Enemy

The Bible is clear. There is an enemy, and he has his mind set on destroying your ability to be who God created you to be. He whispers lies, distorts the truth, and attempts to steal your joy and peace any chance he can get. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that we’re never NOT…

How to Trade Your Stress for God’s Peace
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How to Trade Your Stress for God’s Peace

Pressure. Tension. Strain. We’ve all been there… when either the demands of others or the demands we place on ourselves cause stress in our lives. In previous posts from this series, we’ve dealt with finding God’s peace in the chaos of life or when you’re emotionally exhausted. But stress… stress is different. When I was in…

3 Ways to Fight Fear and Rest in the Peace of God
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3 Ways to Fight Fear and Rest in the Peace of God

Fear is something that most of us consider to be a normal part of being human. It’s a natural emotion, one that we often can’t control. From birth, we instinctively feel fear in various situations. Yet, most of us also know that fear can be unhealthy and that some fears need to be dealt with…