Tag Archives: peace

How can we find peace in the chaos?

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Jonna Hawker Turek

While there are all too many really serious incidents deserving of moral outrage, when we over-react to every petty offense, we are left with no appropriate, proportional response to actual crime, corruption, or catastrophe. Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth?

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Read the Word, meditate upon it, and pray to receive God’s peace in your heart. Continue reading →

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Keeping your balance

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

When I keep my eyes, my heart, and my mind centered on our unchanging God and His rock solid Word, I stop wobbling and find peace in the midst of the storm. Continue reading →

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Why should we be surprised?

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Brothers and sisters, if we are to persevere, it is important to become grounded in the full Scriptures. God provided His Word for just such a time as this. Continue reading →

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Joy and peace to you

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

What? Joy and peace in the midst of the corona virus turmoil? How is that possible? While we are under attack from all sides by the attempts of various factions to use this crisis for their own ends, it is … Continue reading →

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Christmas is a time to love

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Jonna Hawker Turek

One of my favorite Sunday school Christmas songs has such a powerful message, one especially apt for today’s current climate of hostility and easy offense. Perhaps if we all kept this little ditty in the forefront of our minds, we … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ceasefire

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Jonna Hawker Turek

There have been many stories, movies, and historical reports of both sanctioned and spontaneous Christmas truces over the years. These stories often give us a warm feeling to learn how soldiers involved in bloody conflict set down their arms for … Continue reading →

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Be still and know…

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

This week I retired  from my job with the Department of Education to devote myself to my family and my writing. Suddenly, I am free to set my own priorities and schedules without the rigid demands of a full-time job.  … Continue reading →

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Contentment vs. Complacency

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Jonna Hawker Turek

When folks greet me with a casual, “How are you today?” My frequent response is a lighthearted, “Just fine, all things considered.” This sometimes gets a chuckle, but my quip holds a world of truth for me. You might even … Continue reading →

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