In the book of Psalms, the ancient songbook of the Hebrew people, there’s a song about an evergreen tree. This type of tree can remain tall and green, and healthy all year long.

Studies show that peace is the one thing that every human on the face of the earth wants. All over the world, there is war, there’s conflict. In our homes, we face conflict and pain.

It’s not always easy to forgive, right? Especially when someone hurts you deeply and doesn’t even apologize.

Do you ever hear God shouting? I do.

Does your mind feel cluttered? Maybe your thoughts are swirling with to-do lists…

Have you ever been lost? Like you’re on a path, and all of a sudden, you have no idea where you are?

Does God live in you? This seems crazy to think about, doesn’t it?

Have you ever felt deeply seen by someone? Not just seen with their eyes, but understood in a way that you know you are loved and valued.

I met a woman recently who told me she used to love God. But because of deep loss and pain in her life, she hadn’t prayed or talked to God in years.

Will you pause for a minute and try this with me? Think for a moment about the way you feel when you greet your closest friend or a family member.

Have you ever met someone who sees the world with clear eyes and open motives? It’s rare—and it’s refreshing.

Recently, I witnessed the most beautiful thing at one of our festivals. A couple on holiday wandered into the square where our festival was taking place.

Have you ever forgiven someone who didn’t apologize? Maybe you’ve shown kindness to someone who really didn’t deserve it.

I met a woman in Albania. She had grown up in a family of the dominant faith of her nation.

Have you ever looked at the world and thought, "This is not how it’s supposed to be.”?

Have you ever been forgotten, overlooked, or felt unimportant?

I met a beautiful young woman the other day in Albania. She invited me to be on her live morning television program to speak about our festival coming up over the weekend.

Have you ever experienced grief? Maybe you’ve lost someone close to you or had your life change in a way that you never expected.

Grief is like a blanket of darkness. We grieve because we love, and we grieve because we lose what we love.

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like the least important person there? Small and invisible, like the world runs on power, and you’ve got none to offer?