The Path to Perfect Peace – Act with Justice: Peace with Action
Key Verse If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? James 2:16 (NIV) Short Reflection As a follower of Christ, faith alone without the corresponding actions is as meaningless as telling someone... Read More
The Path to Perfect Peace – Persevere Under Pressure: Peace through the Blood
Key Verse “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) Short Reflection In the same way our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suffered terribly in the... Read More
The Path to Perfect Peace – Enjoy Christ’s Fullness: Peace Through the Blood
Key Verse For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 (NIV) Short Reflection The cross of our... Read More
The Path to Perfect Peace – Establish A Peaceful Foundation: Established Peace
Key Verse Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. Isaiah 26:12 (NIV) Short Reflection This verse does not only refer to peace, but also to success, and to the unrelenting heavenly favor that the Children of Israel by then or followers... Read More
Unity Seed – Embrace Diversity: Baptized Into One Body
Key Verse Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one... Read More
Unity Seed – Put Others First: Sharing
Key Verse All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.Acts 4:32 (NIV) Short Reflection The believers referred to in this verse found it a profound Christian commitment to take care of the... Read More
Unity Seed – Extend Mercy: Forgiveness
Key Verse Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:12-13 (NIV) Short Reflection As followers... Read More