“Have no anxiety at all, but make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6 -7) “Have no anxiety at all…”  Are they kidding me here?! Is that possible? Prayer and gratitude in every aspect of our lives helps relieve our anxiety and enables us to receive the peace of God. 

Feeling Lost in the Holiday Rush? It is so easy to get caught up in the cultural norms surrounding Christmas: shopping, parties, cookie baking, school concerts, and church pageants, etc. Many of these activities are supposed to make us feel peace, love, and blessings, but oftentimes we are left feeling exhausted, hung-over, and broke. As we go through our busy lives planning for the Christmas season, let’s look for where we can give approval, kindness and love to our fellow humans. A positive word, a smile, or a kind gesture can go a long way to spreading Christmas peace.