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Dec 2024
26m 53s

Peace (ft. Ken Shigematsu) | Advent E2

Practicing the Way
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Why are we so anxious? Ken Shigematsu invites us to reflect on what Advent teaches about peace of heart. Drawing on Scripture, personal stories, and research, he shows how recognizing and living into God's love can help us move beyond fear and into resilient peace amidst a chaotic world.


Key Scripture Passage: Luke 1v30-21, Luke 2v19


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