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The carols say peace, but the calendar screams hurry. We take a clear-eyed look at why the holidays can feel so unpeaceful and why Jesus didn’t promise a quiet news cycle—he promised something far stronger. Drawing from Isaiah 9, Romans 5, John 14, and Luke 2, we explore biblical shalom as wholeness: peace with God, peace within, and peace with others. Instead of chasing a fragile calm that depends on circumstances, we point to the Prince of Peace who restores what broke in Eden and rebuilds our lives from the center out.

First, we unpack how reconciliation with God is the foundation of every other kind of peace. Justification by faith brings an objective, steady standing that no mood can undo. From there, we talk about inner peace that Jesus gives—not the world’s temporary quiet, but a durable calm anchored in his rule. Then we turn outward: what it looks like to embody peace with people, why love is the family trait of disciples, and how to practice restraint in a reactive culture. We get practical about living unoffended, resisting the urge to defend our image, and becoming agents of peace in our homes, workplaces, and online.

Finally, we show how order matters: glory to God, then peace follows. When we enthrone ourselves, anxiety spikes; when we enthrone Christ, rest grows. You’ll hear simple rhythms for a steadier heart—rehearsing promises, reading Scripture before the scroll, confessing quickly, and keeping your hope aimed at Christ’s return, when shalom will flood the earth. If you’re carrying a “security blanket” of control or worry, this conversation invites you to drop it and receive the better peace Jesus freely gives.

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Hope isn’t a mood you try to maintain. It’s a promise you learn to trust. We launch Advent by going straight to Romans 15:13 and asking three simple questions that change everything: What is hope? Where does it come from? And how do we abound in it?

Along the way, we contrast wishful optimism with the Bible’s confident expectation grounded in God’s character and his unbroken track record—from Abraham to Bethlehem to the empty tomb.

Romans 15:13 teaches that true hope flows from God, is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and is experienced as we walk with Him.

Advent starts with hope because every other Advent theme—peace, joy, and love—flows from it. Our call is not to cling to a thin thread of hope, but to overflow with it as we prepare our hearts for Christ’s return.

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On the first day of the week, the believers in Troas gathered to break bread and hear Paul teach, showing their commitment to consistent corporate worship. Even though Paul was leaving the next day, the church made worship a priority—meeting late into the night to share the Lord’s Supper, listen to Scripture, and encourage one another.

During the meeting, a young man named Eutychus fell asleep, fell from a window, and died, but God restored him through Paul, bringing comfort and strengthening the faith of everyone present.

Afterward, Paul continued his journey toward Jerusalem, choosing travel plans that allowed him to be with the believers as much as possible.

This passage highlights how the early church valued gathering together, sharing the Lord’s Table, learning from God’s Word, and being strengthened through the presence and ministry of fellow believers.

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