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Posts tagged "shalom"

Shalom!

Read Reflect This psalm has been described as a “psalm of confidence” because of the quiet trust it places on our God. The geography of Jerusalem expressed the emotions of the pilgrims graphically. Although Jerusalem is on a hill, it is surrounded on all sides by a ring of higher hills, and as the pilgrims […]

Read More peace, security, shalom

Shalom In Practice

This psalm is a picture of what shalom looks like in practice.

We can only imagine what it would be like if everything in our lives were perfect. Perfect harvests. Plenty of food. Fruit and vegetables in abundance and at an affordable price.

Read More shalom, peace, God’s kingdom

“A Soul that’s Turned Its Back On Love”

Read Reflect Every year, millions of women, men and children around the world are victims of human trafficking, mostly bought and sold as commodities into prostitution and forced labour. This exploitative trade criss-crosses the planet and is a very lucrative business. The International Labour Office estimates that human trafficking generates $150 billion in illegal profits […]

Read More the poor, shalom, human trafficking, peace-makers, advocates, justice

Peace with God

This is one of the most glorious passages in the Bible! In one sentence (v 1) Paul summarizes the whole argument of his letter to this point, and then begins to draw out the implications.

By trusting in Jesus Christ we have been reconciled to God.

Read More hope, peace, gratitude, shalom


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