PRACTICAL PATHS TO PRESERVE PEACE

In my previous posts, Serenity Now and Before the Peace, I explained the definition of peace, the importance of knowing who gave the gift of peace and why it was given. And last, how to obtain the presence of peace. We know that the devil wants to rob us of all good things, including our peace. He will use anyone and any […]

WHEN PRIDE IS PRESENT PEACE IS ABSENT

Pride is another peace robber. Peace is a gift from God that promotes confidence in Him. Pride is a distorted emotion that encourages reliance on self. Pride is a feeling that you are more important or better than other people, an inordinate self-esteem. Thinking you are better than others can lead to coveting bigger and better possessions, educations, careers, families, spouses […]

PEACE PARTICULARS

What are the particulars of peace? Particulars are specific items or details of information. Peace is a state of tranquility or quiet.  It is important to know the who, what and why of peace. Ponder on the particulars of peace. Peace is a promise. A promise is a reason to expect that something will happen. A declaration that one will […]

SERENITY NOW

The term Serenity Now was a line taken from Seinfeld, a comedy sitcom. A character, in the comedy, recited this term when his blood pressure was in danger of going up. The word, serenity, means to be serene, or clear and free from storms or unpleasant changes. Peace is a state of tranquility or quietness. Or, a state in which […]