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The Season is Here

Well, we are getting to the point in the Christmas season that if it isn’t done by now, it won’t be done at all. I was looking at some things on Amazon the other...

Chosen

“And [the angel Gabriel] came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the...

Mission: Being God’s Grace Dispenser

Among the most formative experiences of my life have been overseas, short-term mission trips. They have expanded my understanding of God’s love for the entire world, and opened my eyes to his work among...

Gratitude and Giving: It All Belongs to God

This time of year, we’re reminded to pause and give thanks, but as Christians, gratitude isn’t just a seasonal thing; it’s a way of life. Now, here’s a thought that’s both humbling and inspiring: everything we...

Mission Kenya

As part of Peace’s Year on Mission, we are focusing in on ways to share the love of Jesus to all corners of the world, whether it’s just around the corner from where you...

Mission Bound

In some of my previous “blogʻs,” I spoke about a living miracle that I get to converse on a daily basis, with my son Nick. If you read my blog in the past, you...

It’s Not Just the Big Things

Generally, when I think of a mission trip, I think of the big trips I took and the opportunities I had to visit other countries. We shared Jesus and we helped to build up...

How Must a Christian Vote?

What, exactly, is the relationship between church and state?  On a personal level, we might state the question as “What is the relationship between my faith and my politics?”   It’s a popular sentiment in...

Foundation

It seems like the theme of foundation, particularly Christ as our firm foundation, keeps coming up. We introduced the contemporary song “Firm Foundation (He Won’t),” the choir is singing “Christ the Lord is our...