Advent is a season of preparation for Christmas and extends over a period of four weeks. Unlike the physical preparations for Christmas – decorating our homes, making gift lists, baking, etc. – the preparations of Advent are primarily internal. It is the preparation of our spirits, a turning of hearts and minds to the truth […]
How to Make Generosity a New Christmas Tradition
Christmas is about the birth of Christ and God’s generosity in giving the world the greatest Gift. You understand that—and if you’re a parent, you want to make sure your kids do, too! Enter Operation Generosity. It’s your family’s mission to bless someone this Christmas Eve with crazy, wild kindness. We mean true generosity that […]
Christ in the Kitchen: Teaching Your Kids the True Meaning of Easter
Around this time of year grocery stores fill up with eggs and candy. There is talk circumventing cities and schools about Easter bunnies and egg hunts. For many children today, the true meaning of Easter is shrouded in mystery. I remember being a child and sitting through the lengthy two hour Easter service on […]
Faith & Business with Dr. Troy Elms of Elms Orthodontics
As part of our continuing series focusing on Christian Businesses in the Bryan/College Station area, PEACE sits down with Dr. Troy Elms, Owner of Elms Orthodontics. Peace: What is your business? Elms: Making people smile and feeling good about their smile. Having a healthy bite is part of the process. Of course, building up their […]
A Youth Pastor’s Guide for Parents – Evaluating Four Components Your Current Youth Program Must Have
It was my seventh year in youth ministry when a dad walked into my office and changed everything. He pulled out a chair and asked if we could talk. He looked me right in the eyes and said something that I have never forgotten. He said, “As a father, I take the role of instilling […]
Faith on and off the Court
Alex Caruso is the starting point guard for Texas A&M men’s basketball team. He was named team MVP for the 2013-14 season. Caruso is no stranger to College Station, playing high school basketball at A&M Consolidated. Peace Magazine had the privilege to sit down with Caruso to learn more about his faith on and off […]