2013-11-22T06:00:03-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/peace/ http://faithgateway.com/god-makes-you-secure/ 2013-11-22T06:00:03-05:00 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10 Question: Who among us never struggles with insecurity? Answer: No one. Insecurity is a universal phenomenon that paralyzes some […] http://faithgateway.com/sweetness-of-surrendered-life/ 2013-10-29T06:00:04-05:00 “Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 The other night I was relaxing (or so I thought!) in my bed watching a movie when I suddenly became aware of my posture. Although it was late, quiet, and peaceful in my […] http://faithgateway.com/making-best-out-of-bad-situation/ 2013-10-28T06:00:04-05:00 These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. — John 16:33 Winston Churchill inspired the free world as he defiantly declared, “We shall never surrender!” during England’s darkest days. History has shown that he, more […] http://faithgateway.com/life-short-enjoy/ 2013-10-24T06:00:03-05:00 How do we enjoy life? Each Day Totally We do not know how long we have to live, so we should live every day with gusto. Oh, how sweet the light of day, And how wonderful to live in the sunshine! Even if you live a long time, don’t take a single day for granted. Take delight […] http://faithgateway.com/filled-with-gods-presence/ 2013-10-21T06:00:03-05:00 I am the Lord of Peace. I give you Peace at all times and in every way. There is a deep, gaping hole within you that can be filled only by My peaceful Presence. People who don’t know Me try to fill that emptiness in many different ways, or they simply pretend it isn’t there. […] http://faithgateway.com/guts-grace-and-glory/ 2013-10-04T14:51:12-05:00 Editor’s Note: The most exciting time of the college and NFL football seasons are before us, as fans around the country are gearing up for opening weekends. Here at FaithGateway’s Devotionals Daily, we’re celebrating the kickoffs by offering three days of excerpts of the brand-new devotional book, Guts, Grace, and Glory: A Football Devotional by Dr. […] http://faithgateway.com/grow-your-faith-like-you-grow-your-career/ 2013-10-04T14:51:08-05:00 In our efforts to balance faith, family, and career, faith almost always takes a backseat. A typical day goes something like this: Every morning I get up early, lace up my running shoes, and head out the door for my daily run. About forty-five minutes later it’s time for a quick shower, and then I […] http://faithgateway.com/goodness-is-not-about-trying-harder/ 2013-10-04T14:50:46-05:00 Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” — John 10:10 (NKJV) I gave up. I surrendered. I let go. I stopped being in charge of my spiritual goodness, because I didn’t have any spiritual goodness. I had worked for God and yet withheld my heart […] http://faithgateway.com/god-is-in-the-details/ 2013-10-04T14:50:03-05:00 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. . . So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. […] http://faithgateway.com/full-harvest-of-victory/ 2013-10-04T14:49:07-05:00 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Scripture Reading— Matthew 13:3-9 Key Verses — Galatians 5:22-23 There is something special about biting into a piece of fresh fruit. While Christians should make a habit of offering thanks for every meal, […]