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“I love the mountains mostly for their beauty, but also for their ability to take my mind off the stresses and troubles left behind. Peace. “ Do you find peace in the mountains?

Genesis 1:1–2:3 “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” (Genesis 1:3). Scripture tells us that at the outset

PREFACE How do you measure peace? For instance, peace on Earth? Would you require—as if it could ever happen—all 7.822 billion people

PREFACE How do you measure peace? For instance, peace on Earth? Would you require—as if it could ever happen—all 7.822 billion people

In Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase of Philippians 4, Paul offers these words: “My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do

“Hello, Grandmother,” came a sweet voice over the phone. Over a thousand miles away, but very distinct and clear. I am so

As we pause this week for Thanksgiving and then move into Advent, the paradox of 2020 is not lost on me. In the midst of grief and fear, there have been moments to celebrate and memories to cherish. Hope and disappointment, feelings I’m holding feelings side by side. And honestly, I don’t quite know what to make of it all yet.

I am tired. I am so tired!  This pandemic has stretched what already was a limited supply of my inner strength—to the