An Advent Prayer for Peace

Summer days are not all alike. In Alaska, the midnight sun means nearly 24 hours of light, and something unexpected happens — you sleep less, eat less, and still feel energized, as if the season itself is giving you more than the calendar promises. In Hawaii, closer to the equato ...  Show more

"How have you been?" — "Tired." It is the kind of answer delivered with a chuckle that quietly covers something much heavier underneath. Over ten years of interrupted sleep, four boys who simply do not sleep well in their early years, the exhaustion of pregnancy layered on top of ...  Show more

Why are we so anxious? Ken Shigematsu invites us to reflect on what Advent teaches about peace of heart. Drawing on Scripture, personal stories, and research, he shows how recognizing and living into God's love can help us move beyond fear and into resilient peace amidst a ch ...  Show more

Life this side of heaven is plagued with all kinds of stress and anxiety. This time of year can be especially stressful too. None of us is immune to this reality, but thankfully we have Jesus who the Bible tells us is himself our peace. What a beautiful comfort we have found in h ...  Show more

Has anxiety been stealing your peace? Learn how to adjust your mindset by inviting God’s presence in with your praise.

Each year, we come together to stretch our faith by giving a sacrificial offering, believing that God will move in our lives and in our churc ...

Life is full of concerns that compete for our time and attention. If you'll turn your worries into prayer, God will fill you with His peace.

Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To gi ...