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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

A Persevering Peace

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." — John 14:27

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In our world of trouble and turmoil, peace is a hard concept for our world to grasp. And we do not have to look very far, with all the drama, bitterness. and resentment that exists in families today.

Life’s trials often feel like storms—unpredictable, overwhelming, and beyond our control. Yet Jesus offers a peace that is not dependent on circumstances. His peace is steady, unshaken, and eternal. Unlike the fleeting comfort the world provides, Christ’s peace anchors us when everything else seems uncertain.

Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6–7 that when we bring our anxieties to God in prayer, His peace—beyond human understanding—guards our hearts and minds. This means peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ in the midst of it. Trials may roar, but His Spirit whispers calm assurance.

So let's do these things: Pray honestly, fix our mind on the truth, meditate on Scriptures that remind us of God's sovereignty and love, practice gratitude, and rest in Christ's victory. Practicing these things will help us to find peace. Not just temporal, but eternal. GP

What is the world longing for,
more than the treasures it can hold?
Is it not a peace that passes all understanding,
that only in Christ we can Behold?

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Why Should We Thank God In All Things?

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The Bible teaches that giving thanks in all things is a vital expression of our faith, reminding us as Christians, to trust God’s sovereignty and goodness even in difficult circumstances.

Scripture emphasizes this truth most clearly in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which instructs, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” This command highlights that gratitude is not dependent on favorable conditions but is rooted in recognizing God’s unchanging character. Thankfulness shifts our perspective, helping us see God’s hand at work even in trials, and it deepens our reliance on His promises. Passages like Philippians 4:6 encourage believers to bring every concern to God with thanksgiving, while Psalm 100:4 calls us to enter His presence with praise. Together, these verses reveal that gratitude is both an act of worship and a spiritual discipline that strengthens faith, fosters joy, and cultivates resilience. By giving thanks in all things, Christians acknowledge that every circumstance—whether joyful or painful—can be used by God to draw them closer to Him and to shape their hearts in trust and humility.

There is peace in knowing that God is faithful in all things. He is always faithful to us, and will always have our best interest at heart! GP

How can we give thanks in all things,
when trials are rough and severe?
It is remembering that God is always faithful,
and His presence is ever near.

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I Am Weak, But He Is Strong

"And he said unto me. My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9)

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I remember as a child, singing the song "Jesus Loves Me." I didn't realize how a line in that song would really speak to me now as an adult. "I am weak, but He is strong."

I have tried to take my problems on in my own wisdom and strength. And each time I tried to do that, I found myself engulfed in uncertainty, worry, and discouragement.

Like the apostle Paul, who asked the Lord to take away his "thorn in the flesh." (whatever that was). But the Lord told Paul, after a three-fold request, that the Lord's grace would be sufficient. In other words, whatever the Lord provided in dealing with the issue, would be satisfactory, or sufficient. And that in the process of the Lord working in Paul's life, the Lord's strength, would come to be seen as perfect in Paul's limitations.

It is the same with us. The Lord will show Himself faithful, and able, to do what is necessary, what is even mighty, in the midst of our trials, and our weaknesses! GP

Jesus loves me, this I know,

for the Bible tells me so.

Little ones to Him belong,

they are weak, but He is strong!

(Anna Bartlett Warner)

Being Led By The Holy Spirit

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
(Galatians 5:16)

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Have you ever heard someone say: "God told me to do this." Or "I felt God lead me to this ministry, or to this person, so that I might talk to them about receiving Jesus Christ as Savior, and Lord?" Have you ever felt the tugging of The Holy Spirit in making a serious decision, or choice? Or when you were tempted to do something contrary to the will of God, and you felt convicted by the Holy Spirit to resist that temptation?

Being led by the Holy Spirit is a central theme in the Christian walk, emphasizing a life of surrender, discernment, and obedience. Scripture teaches that the Holy Spirit guides believers in truth (John 16:13), convicts them of sin (John 16:8), and empowers them to live righteously (Galatians 5:16-25).

This leading is not always dramatic—it often comes through quiet promptings, a deep sense of peace, or clarity in decision-making. The Spirit uses God’s Word, prayer, and community to illuminate the path forward. Romans 8:14 declares, “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God,” affirming that divine guidance is a mark of spiritual identity. To be led by the Spirit is to walk in step with God’s will, trusting that He directs our steps not just for our good, but for His glory.

If we are constantly studying and applying the Word of God to our lives, and staying in constant fellowship with the Lord in prayer. If we position ourselves to receive the direction, comfort, and peace from the Holy Spirit, I believe with all my heart, that we will be led down the path that the Holy Spirit provides, each and everyday of our lives! GP

How are we led my the Holy Spirit?
How does He direct our lives today?
It is through the study and application of the Bible,
That we will find the path He has for us each day!

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Holding On In Hope

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As we walk through this life, especially during these days, we are faced with a lot of challenges. Financial challenges, health challenges, relationship challenges, economic challenges. etc. When you you feel like you are barely hanging on in the day to day trials and turmoil, it is hard to hold on to hope.

In Scripture, holding on in hope is not passive—it’s a powerful act of faith. Romans 8:24–25 reminds us that “hope that is seen is no hope at all… But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Biblical hope is rooted in the character of God, not in circumstances. When life feels uncertain or delayed, hope anchors the soul (Hebrews 6:19), reminding us that God’s promises are sure, even when fulfillment seems far off.

To hold on in hope is to trust that God is working behind the scenes, shaping outcomes for our good and His glory. It’s a daily choice to believe that what He has spoken will come to pass, even when the evidence hasn’t arrived yet. GP

How to hold on to hope,
When it seems like the future is not very bright.
Our hope is anchored in our faith in God.
It is in His faithfulness, that is always true, and right!

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The Discipline Of Determination

Walk-Line: Determining to live the Christian life is a daily act of surrender and strong intent, that is rooted in the transforming power of God's Word. Romans 12:1-2, says: "I beseech you therefore, brethren by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect work of God." The apostle Paul says in Galatians 2:10, "I have been crucified with Christ, it is no longer I who live, But Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me, and gave His life for me."

It is by the power of the Holy Spirit that helps us to develop a determination to live a life that is pleasing to God. We cannot do it by ourselves, because by ourselves we would be too weak to stand up to the temptation to live for ourselves, and for the world. GP

How can can we live a life of determination?

To be totally committed to the Lord's way?

It takes the enabling of the Holy Spirit,

To help us stand up to the world's sway!

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Walking The Christian Walk

"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:1-3)

Walk-Line: I don't do as much walking as I should. I used to walk a lot when I grew up on the farm. Performing the farm chores as a young boy, required a lot of walking. As Christians, we are called to "live a life worthy of your (our) calling, that you (we) received."

In this Christian journey that the apostle Paul encourages us to travel, he refers to it as being like "a walk." And in this "walk", we are to be completely humble and gentle, patient, bearing with one another in love. As we walk this walk, in our relationships with others, we are to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit, through the bond of peace." There are a lot of Biblical mandates that are to help us to be strengthened in our Christian walk. Bible study, prayer, assembling together with fellow Christians to worship, evangelism, and ministry to those in need, are all essential activities that are involved in our Christian walk.

I have to say that I have not accomplished these objectives that Paul has lays out for us, as I should. There are times, when I exhibit a selfish attitude. There are times, when I become upset, at the little things, and it does not contribute to the unity that God wants us to have. There are times when I doubt the faithfulness of God, in times of trial. And there are times, when I look to the world for my answers, and happiness, instead of to the Lord.

But walking is not always easy, especially when it is all up hill. And conflict in our relationships makes it very difficult. So my exhortation to myself, and the challenge I give to all of us, is to heed the words of the apostle Paul, and strive to walk in the love of Christ. (His love for us, and our love for others through Him). We must strive to achieve what Paul lays out for us in every step that we take in our Christian walk! GP

The walk that Jesus calls us to,

is a walk that is not so easy to pursue.

But if we try to do the best we can,

We will fulfill God’s purpose and plan.

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The Christian Journeyman WALK-LINE

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

A Persevering Peace

Thursday, November 13, 2025

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Being Led By The Holy Spirit

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Holding On In Hope

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Discipline Of Determination

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Walking The Christian Walk