16 For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that [...]

34 Think not that I came to send peace on the earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Matt 10:34 (ASV) Though maybe not as prominent today as when I was growing up in the 70s, there are still bumper stickers declaring that there should be ‘Peace, not War’. While Jesus is [...]

14 But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 15 For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. 16 And as many as shall walk by this rule, peace [...]

Romans 5:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,(in believing) so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(NIV) Hope happens. It’s not something to seek after itself, but it’s more of an inevitable indicator that something else is being [...]

Zechariah 8:5  And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof. :6  Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of [...]

Colossians 1:27 Christ is in you, therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple. It’s just an old, rough cut log cabin in the woods, much like so many other cabins throughout this part of the country. It was built before there was electricity or running water, and the floor [...]

Isaiah 11:6 The wolf will romp with the lamb, the leopard sleep with the kid. Calf and lion will eat from the same trough, and a little child will tend them. :7 Cow and bear will graze the same pasture, their calves and cubs grow up together, and the lion eat straw like the ox. [...]

(Psalms 84:4)  How happy are those who reside in Your house, who praise You continually. Selah :5  Happy are the people whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. :6  As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a source of springwater; even the autumn rain will cover it [...]

Psa 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! I remember the good old days, when I could just stuff myself with about everything on the table and still feel like I had room for more. I traveled a couple summers with a group that, while there [...]

James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; :3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. :4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. :5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that [...]