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Stress is a universal epidemic which has created desperation for peace in the hearts, minds, and souls of people everywhere. The problems of today’s world can easily create a sense of secret panic in the heart of every American, regarding jobs, homes, marriage, child rearing, financial security, and the future. And for most Christians, simply watching…

I’ve read that the number of times the word “peace” appears in the Bible varies from one version to another, but generally, it ranges from 263 to 428 instances. But this gift of peace, which is our only rescue from a life of stress, can be summed in one verse: “I have told you all…

I once heard a preacher say:  “We cannot control if a bird flies over our head. But we can control whether or not we let that bird build a nest in our hair”. Kind of a funny quote, yet holds a profound meaning. The world is harsh. The news is packed with daily negativity.  Bad…

When stress feels like it’s casting a dark shadow over our entire life,  we can begin to feel hopeless, confused, and unsure if God’s light can still reach us, as far down as we have sunk.  It is exactly that moment when we need to choose to stop focusing on our circumstances, and begin focusing…