Tag Archives: Peace

Moving From Contempt to Peace

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Steve LaMotte

Famed psychologist John Gottman has been writing and teaching about marriage and relationships for years. His research over four decades has led him to predict whether a couple will get divorced with a high degree of accuracy. Gottman has written … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Steve LaMotte

[Sermon preached on Sunday, May 17th at Avenue United Methodist Church. Listen here.] There is a memorable scene in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation where the Griswald Family is driving to the country to cut down their own Christmas Tree. There … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent: Peace

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Steve LaMotte

Through our Advent Journey, we have practiced a rhythm of watching and waiting by looking at God’s faithfulness, God’s love, and the joy that God brings us. This morning we light the fourth candle, the Candle of Peace. Our scripture … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Steve LaMotte

I’m sharing this brief reflection this afternoon as part of a prayer service for international peace at Wesley College- where I serve as campus minister. As I sat at my desk and read through the news- there are attacks happening between … Continue reading →

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