John 14:27-28

"[Jesus continued,] "I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be..."

""Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don't be troubled or afraid. You have heard me tell you, 'I'm..."

Was 2016 a hard year? So how are you going to face 2017? Byron Ware reminds us that even after a very hard year in 2016, we have good news to carry with us in 2017!

"[Jesus said,] "I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative — that is, the..."

"[Jesus said,] "I'm telling you these things while I'm still living with you. The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make..."

We were not created for war, fighting, and death. No wonder our souls gasp for justice and a peaceful community. Melissa Troyer reminds us that our world is broken and full of chaos, but we can find peace in this world in Jesus.

Can you rest securely when the storm winds blow? We can pray for our families and our children to help be prepared for the difficult times come.

Have you found purpose, meaning, and peace in the life you are living? Phil Ware continues his lifewords series on the post resurrection sayings of Jesus and considers Jesus' blessing, "Peace be with you!"

"Dear Disciple, My return to the Father after My crucifixion and resurrection was important for many reasons. However, for My apostles, the experience..."

So how afraid are you? Fear and faith are often enemies and fear is often addressed by the Bible and by Jesus -- let's not be afraid!

When is a disclaimer good news? God's disclaimers are much better than those on medicine bottles!

Have you found the source of peace for every season? Tom Norvell describes Jesus as the only source of peace in any season.