“A Changing Landscape” by Kathy Mazi
Ezekiel 36:24–28 “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh” (Ezekiel 36:26). In March, life’s “normal” was abruptly halted. As we entered the unfamiliar territory of the pandemic, my anxiety rose. Despair was […]
“All Are Precious In God’s Sight” by Naomi Fuller
Acts 11:19–26 “Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out after Stephen’s death traveled … telling the message only to Jews. Some of them, however … began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus” (Acts 11:19–20). A few years ago, I had the opportunity […]
“Lifetime Ingredients” by Ron Whited
Psalm 85:1–2, 8–13 “I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. […]
“Our Shepherd Ruler” by Connie McNeill
Micah 5:1–5 “And He will be our peace” (Micah 5:5). This is a mysterious little passage. There are many unknown and unanswerable questions about references in it, but not all are. For example, the Gospel writers believed it was a messianic prophecy, and we continue to understand it as such. The ruler of old references […]
“Reassuring Portraits” by Blane Baker
Luke 1:67–79 “. . . to shine on those living in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace” (Luke 1:79). Cathy’s family began going there in the 1950s. The lake is surrounded mostly by trees with some grassy areas where folks pitch tents or set up […]
“Let Us Go to the Mountain” by David Fulk
“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?