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True Peace of Soul-3

Johann Gerhard said, “The mind that rests in the Lord is at peace.” (Listen here.) We cannot find true peace of soul in earthly riches, nor in pleasure. (Listen here.) In this meditation, Gerhard explains why we cannot find peace in worldly honor either. This, again, from Gerhard’s Meditation #32. …

True Peace of Soul-2

In a previous installment of Sacred Meditations, we heard from Johann Gerhard that only Jesus Christ can satisfy and fully meet the soul’s immortal desires. In this meditation Gerhard explores the folly of finding peace in earthly riches or in pleasure. Source: Sacred Meditations by Johann Gerhard, pages 181-182. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/JGSM026-True-Peace-of-Soul-2.mp3Podcast: …

True Peace of Soul-1

Johann Gerhard begins Meditation #32 of his Sacred Meditations by saying, “The mind that rests in the Lord is at peace.” Perhaps Gerhard’s insights from the early 17th century can actually help us in the early 21st century as we long and strive for genuine peace. Source: Sacred Meditations by …

Hail, O Source of Every Blessing

The Epiphany hymn “Hail, O Source of Every Blessing” (stanzas 1-2) provides us with today’s prayer. See Lutheran Service Book, 409:1-2. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/EPI8-Hail-O-Source-of-Every-Blessing.mp3Podcast: …