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*Finding Peace*  12/7/01

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FINDING PEACE 

By Roger Campbell


The Middle East is exploding again.  Sirens, the
flashing lights of emergency vehicles, missiles flying,
people crying and dying signal a dreaded increase in
violence in that strategic region, making an unpleasant
atmosphere for celebrating the season when we
sing about peace on earth. 

"Jerusalem" means city of peace or foundation of
peace, but the history of that troubled city is one
of war and destruction.  The sounds of battle have
been heard in Jerusalem for centuries.  From the
siege of David in 1000 B.C. to the present, the city
of peace has experienced 46 sieges and 32 partial
destructions.  It has been burned to the ground
five times.  Today, the control of Jerusalem remains
one of the most puzzling political, religious and
military problems in the world.  But it is not the only
one.  Wars and rumors of wars have besieged the
people of the earth through the centuries, fulfilling
a key prophecy of the One whose birth we celebrate
at Christmas (Matthew 24:6-7).

Speaking of Christmas, whatever happened to peace on earth?
During another troubled Christmas season, I wrote:

"The angels came announcing peace
The night of Jesus' lowly birth;
Yet trouble here still does not cease,
And wars and wrongs remain on earth.
Where is this peace on earth for men
That rang so sweet on Bethlehem's hills,
that sent the shepherds seeking then
The Savior who would cure their ills?"


What's the answer to the reasonable rhyming question?
Peace loving people want to know.

According to the Bible, peace is available in
three dimensions: peace with God, the peace of
God and world peace.  The last of these
treasures awaits fulfillment, but the first two have
been discovered and experienced by millions.

Billy Graham's first best-selling book, "Peace
with God," explained the reason for the lack of
personal peace to be the sins that have
separated us from God and pointed readers to
faith in Christ to remedy the problem.  Paul,
who had terrorized Christians while a troubled man
himself, agreed, saying we are justified through
faith and as a result have peace with God (Romans 5:1).

The peace of God goes a step further, bringing
peace when everything about us seems to be
falling apart.  To achieve this, I start each day
quoting the Bible formula for a peaceful life
(Philippians 4:6-8), which simply says we're
to worry about nothing and pray about everything.

In his famous carol, "O Little Town of Bethlehem,"
Phillips Brooks emphasizes the simplicity of faith
by urging us to receive peace as a gift that is all
wrapped up in the Prince of Peace.  He is saying,
"Receive God's gift by faith and have a peaceful
Christmas," even in troubled times:

"How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given:
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven,
No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still the dear
Christ enters in."

Roger Campbell
rcministry@ameritech.net

Send Roger an e-mail and let him know what you thought!
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Roger Campbell resides in Michigan and has been in the ministry for
more than thirty-five years.  Since 1974 he has had an extensive
ministry in local church conferences and Christian radio.  He is also
the author of some seventeen books.
To purchase his books or to find out more info on this ministry,
Visit Roger's web site at:
http://www.rogercampbellministries.com

You can write to him at:
Roger Campbell
P.O. Box 301004
Waterford, MI 48330

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AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

Old fashioned lights upon the tree
Icicles shimmer for all to see
Popcorn and cranberries strung with care
Brightly wrapped gifts for all to share.

A wreath with holly and a scarlet bow
Stockings on the mantle, all hung in a row
Bright red candles gleaming bright
Cookies and milk for Santa tonight.

The moonlight glistening on pure white snow
Families gathered 'round the fire's warm glow
The carolers singing peace on earth
As everyone celebrates Jesus' birth.

My old fashioned wish for you this year
Be thankful for all that you hold dear
Family and Friends--Health and Love
Sent to us from heaven above

Linda Hotger
bhotger@pcpartner.net

Write Linda and let her know what you thought of her poem!

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Linda lives on a farm in Iowa with her husband, Bill.
They have been married 29 years and have one daughter.
They grow corn and soybeans and have a cow/calf operation.
Linda enjoys writing poetry, volunteering at her local hospital,
and putting together jigsaw puzzles. 
Please visit her web site at:
http://www.geocities.com/linda_hotger/index.html

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Reader Feedback!

Hi Michael,
    Just had to write and tell you how much I enjoyed the story today. So powerful, and I wrote Roger and told him so. He is a jewel.
Hilma
Alhstorz@aol.com


Oh Michael  -- another good story about the love of our Lord to show
Roger what a dear family he helped out.  I marvel at the miracle that is
too.  Yep Santa is one smart fellow.
God bless  -  MC
romans83839mc@juno.com

PS I recycle my Christmas cards every year and give where I feel led to
with the money I save.  This year it is to a needy family -- a Christmas
meal plus a few extra's.  But I do HAVE to put in a few coins every time
I pass a kettle also.  My parents would give me a roll of pennies as a
child so I wouldn't miss putting a penny in each one.  I was thrilled the
year they gave me a roll of nickels -- inflation!!


Amen!!!! for your story. May the love of giving keep on growing!!!!!!
Pat Sewell
ps513@webtv.net


I feel like I know Roger, from all of our correspondence and his stories, and I did buy his book!  My, what a wonderful gift God gave US in Roger Dean Kiser, Sr.!  Kinda like the watch-- he took what he had-- a horror story of a life, and gave it to us in the form of stories that put our lives into perspective again and again!

Merry Christmas!
Anne Jones
D A J SB@aol.com

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Thought For The Day:

"The past should be a springboard not a hammock."--Iverne Ball


Verse for the Day:

"...but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind me, and
reaching forth unto those things which are before." --Philippians 3:13

Kid's Thought For The Day:

This woman and her son are in a nice restaurant. There's quite a bit of food left
over, so the woman tells the waiter, "Please put the meat in a bag for
the dog."
The son jumps up, "Wow, Mom, are we getting a dog?"


Parent's Thought For The Day:

MICHELANGELO'S MOTHER: "Can't you just paint on walls like other children?"


Coach's Thought For The Day:

"...For an athlete to function properly, he must be intent. There has to be a definite purpose and goal if you are to progress. If you are not intent about what you are doing, you aren't able to resist the temptation to do something else that might be more fun at the moment."--John Wooden


Writer's Thought For The Day:

"What is written without effort is in generally read
without pleasure." --Samuel Johnson


Deep Thought For The Day:

"My friends accused me of being a hypochondriac,
which made me think: What    if I 'am' a hypochondriac,
in addition to all these other ailments I have?"

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/_/\/\    MICHAEL T. POWERS
\_\  /    HeartTouchers@aol.com  
/_/  \    "For I have been crucified with Christ and I no
\_\/\ \   longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I
  \_\/   live in the body I live for the Son of God, who    
          
loved me and gave Himself for me."
          
Galatians 2:20
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