Tag Archives: Peace of God

Overcoming in troubled times

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Mel Wild

We win. I thought I should start with that reminder. It’s important that we remember this every day, especially in a crazy year like 2020! When all hell breaks loose around us, we need to remember that heaven is for … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Freedom, Rest of God | Tagged Christian growth, Christianity, Eagle and the turkey, Overcoming life in Christ, Peace of God, Relational learning | 22 Comments

Pursue doing what is beautiful

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Mel Wild

It’s a major understatement to say 2020 is a unique year. The cultural atmosphere is full of fear of the present and anxiety over the future. But it’s not unique or scary for Jesus’ Church. Actually, this is rather mild … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Love, Rest of God | Tagged Abiding in Christ, Christianity, Culture, Kingdom of God, Peace of God | 6 Comments

Stop eating what’s eating you

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Mel Wild

I recently heard that two out of three visits to the doctor are stress related. As I was pondering that, I wondered about how simple the solution to this might be, even though it’s admittedly not easy. Here’s what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom | Tagged Christianity, Jesus, Peace of God, Stress, Worry | 14 Comments

The sheer brilliance of Jesus and His overcoming life

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mel Wild

I agree with writers like Dallas Willard (Divine Conspiracy) who’ve said that Jesus’ teachings are the most brilliant in human history. Especially what’s been dubbed the “Sermon On the Mount” (Matthew 5 – 7). This teaching goes beyond mere behavior modification or … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Freedom, Grace, Identity | Tagged Bethel music, Christianity, Following Jesus, Hope, Kristen DiMarco, Overcoming life in Christ, Peace of God, Sermon on the Mount, Take Courage | 7 Comments

What IS so funny ’bout peace, love, and understanding?

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Mel Wild

We’re most certainly living in troubled times…with terrorist threats, violent civil unrest, and deeply divided polarization on issues. But this is exactly when Jesus’s Church should shine the brightest, rather than being part of the problem. But the only way we’re going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Grace, Heaven on earth, Love | Tagged Christianity, Communication, Elvis Costello, Evangelism, Peace of God, Relationships, Religion and Spirituality | 4 Comments

God is for you

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Mel Wild

God is for you. He is not against you. Do you hear me, precious one…God is for you. God is for you.

Posted in Father Heart of God, Love, Worship | Tagged Bryan & Katie Torwalt, Christianity, Encouragement, God with us, Jesus Culture, joy, Peace of God | 4 Comments

Thankfulness leads to true freedom

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Mel Wild

Would you still be thankful for God’s goodness if it seemed as though He had let your spouse and children be taken by disease in a land you had just dedicated “for the glory of God,” and after having pledged to serve Him faithfully in this endeavor? Or would you question His … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Freedom | Tagged American History, Christianity, Peace of God, Pilgrims, Thanksgiving | 7 Comments

Where the waves and wind still know His name

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Mel Wild

I don’t remember who said it first, but it’s true. God raises up songwriters to write songs so we will sing words we would never pray. And I think one recent example is “Oceans” by the Hillsong folks. I wrote … Continue reading →