In the Bible, John states, “God is love.”

In times of stress, worry, and fear, people look for ways to find peace, assurance, and comfort. No one is at ease if they are fearful or concerned, especially about their wellbeing and health.

These seem to be trying times, but the important thing is what are we learning? Jesus said the second greatest commandment is “Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself.”

Wherever we turn these days, it is nearly impossible to avoid news, information or conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on all of us individually and collectively. Certainly, it has changed the way of living for every one of us, and some of these changes will likely outlive the life cycle of this virus.

President Trump said recently, “we are at war and we will win this war.” Another American president F.D. Roosevelt said “we have nothing to fear except fear itself.

As Valentine’s Day draws near, signs of love are all around, hearts, flowers, valentine cards, etc. Love seems to be everywhere. What a lovely feeling. It is especially nice to have one day that celebrates Love.

What is the solution to a peaceful home, a peaceful business, or peaceful world? The Bible directs us in many ways. Our part is to heed this direction. In the book of Micah 4:15 when speaking of the last days it says, “they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: Nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” But, what causes all this to happen? People get angry with another and kill them, employees can’t get along and quit, nations want to dominate and cause wars.

SUNNYSIDE — From Anchorage, Alaska to Vergennes, Vermont, Tim Carnahan has worked as a light designer to old barn renovator.

SUNNYSIDE — From their first services held underneath a tent in 1919 on a vacant lot, the spirit of what would become the Neighborhood Church, 385 E. Allen Rd., has demonstrated over a century of time what it means to persevere and prosper.