Blogs

One of my old friends from college started a blog a few years ago, after she got married. I just wanted to share it with any of you who read this. If you can find the time, it is definitely worth reading through her thoughts and growth as a fellow sister in Christ.

I also wanted to share with you the reasons behind the choosing of the name of this blog. L and I were discussing what we could express in the address, and somehow found the verse posted on the side:

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

The phrase "seek peace and pursue it" stood out. To me, the word peace can mean many things. It does not necessarily mean political or international peace (though, if you have ever spoken to any of us, this is something we, especially L, feel very strongly about around here), nor does it mean unequivocal tolerance of all ideas, wrong or right. What I am seeking, above all, is God's peace. It is hard to define this, because it is so many things. It is shalom in all its glory. I hope to write more on this in the future, as it is so very important to me. The process of seeking peace is not one easily laid out.

As was stated in the first post, we wanted this to be a place for exchanging stories, ideas, and lessons we have learned. I also want it to be a place of safe discussion, of questions, of doubts, etc. I am the type of person who does indeed find it hard to put into words every single day what I am learning or feeling (the reasons I have never kept a journal consistently). I would love it if this eventually became a place where people who have the same trouble as I do felt free to write in what they have learned (That being said, if anyone would like to do so, please email at seekersofpeace@gmail.com).

Again, I do not claim to have any superior ideas, or methods, or way of life. I'm simply trying to reach out to those who are also seeking God's peace.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read my little thoughts!

J