Faith Not Fear Blog

One of the most hopeful passages of Scripture is found in John 14:27. And one of the most tragic passages of Scripture is found in...

Lent is a 40-day journey of personal reflection. We don’t know why the early Christians chose 40 days, but most people connect it to the...

According to Socrates, “the unexamined life is not worth living.”  If we don’t stop, every now and then, and take the time to identify...

When God called Abram (later named Abraham) and told him to leave his home and his family, God told him that he would become a blessing...

We started 2 races this weekend, both with Christmas as the finish line. Black Friday started the first race with its focus on “getting.”...

As we continue our Advent journey to Bethlehem, and the promised “peace on Earth” of which the angels sing, it might be helpful to...

In the wake of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's passing, the world is reminded of the profound love and partnership she shared with her h

One hymn that is almost always sung in Advent is O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Listen closely to the words, it appears to be a prayer that God...

The Magi followed a star to that stable in Bethlehem and the shepherds were sent to see the newborn child by an angel choir. What is it...

So much is just like it was back in Bethlehem when the shepherds went looking for the one the angels had told them about. Christmas is...

As the darkness begins to retreat day by day, and the light finds its way back, we can begin to put aside our doubts and trust that God has

We have the capability to reason our way to common ground. We can bring peace out of chaos.

True peace comes from being in relationship with God, which leads us to proper relationship with this universe and all that dwell within it.

Slow down. Listen to the Spirit who wants to shape you and guide you. And then, be who you know yourself to be.

The pathway to peace invites us to be holy as God is holy; but we will never be perfect.

Finding peace means that we are looking for ways to heal the hurt that is blocking our abilities to connect with others.

We can help healing begin where hurt seems to be wining the day.

Real peace and understanding come when we look to care for others first, and ourselves second.

Have faith that you are worth more than you think. And let God’s love lead you to that peace that passes all understanding.

Our calling is to help others find peace and a new hope in their time of darkness.