A peacemaker…..

 Peacemakers….

The other day as I was writing “a troublemaker “, my mind was thinking about the opposite, “a peacemaker”as well… I know I have blogged about them as well while going through various Scripture portions…

And then, our pastor’s sermon drilled down on the verses in 

Romans 12:9-21…aptly titled, “Marks of a Christian”. He even included a bookmark for each person as a reminder of our character as a Christian….

Thank YOU….

Psalm 23….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo3HgtT_OiE

“Living in Community”. Pastor Brett Seigalkoff, 10/20/24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IOR2lKu2zg

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Matt.5.9

 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,and a word in season, how good it is! 

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Prov.15.23,28

 When a man's ways please the Lord,he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Prov.16.7

 Let love be genuine. 

Abhor what is evil; 

hold fast to what is good. 

Love one another with brotherly affection. 

Outdo one another in showing honor. 

Do not be slothful in zeal, 

be fervent in spirit, 

serve the Lord. 

Rejoice in hope, 

be patient in tribulation, 

be constant in prayer. 

Contribute to the needs of the saints and 

seek to show hospitality. 

Bless those who persecute you; 

bless and do not curse them. 

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 

Live in harmony with one another. 

Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. 

Never be wise in your own sight. 

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 

To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Rom.12.9-21

"We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ." - 2 Corinthians 10:5

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." - Philippians 4:8

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Col.3.12-17

"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger." - James 1:19

Another view from my hospital room, a world sized mural designed by our Creator….