Reverend Marco Ste-Marie

PEACE IS ACTIVE, NOT PASSIVE Scripture: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Why it matters Jesus did not say, “Blessed are the peacekeepers”—those who avoid conflict at all costs. He said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” A peacemaker does the hard work of building peace where it does… Read more

THE SWORD DESTROYS ITS HOLDER Scripture: “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (Matthew 26:52) When Jesus was arrested, Peter drew his sword to defend Him. But Jesus said, “No.” Violence would not save Him, nor the world. For His disciples, this was shocking.… Read more

KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS Peter walked on water—until he didn’t. He saw the waves, he felt the wind, and fear swallowed him whole. Down he went. We know this story because it is ours. We start strong. We commit. We trust. And then? We notice the storm. Bills pile up. Relationships fray. Someone attempt… Read more

TRUST GOD IN THE STORM The disciples were battered by the waves long before Jesus showed up. The wind was against them. It was the fourth watch of the night—between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m. Exhaustion was real. Fear was raw. And that’s where Jesus showed up—on the water, in the storm. DON’T MISS THIS: THE… Read more

VENGEANCE IS A LIE Scripture: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also.” (Matthew 5:38–39) For the original hearers, “eye for… Read more

STEP OUT IN FAITH Faith begins with a step. Peter heard Jesus say one word: “Come.” And with that, he stepped out. The boat was safer. The water was deadly. But he stepped out anyway. Why does this matter? Because faith always feels risky. Abram leaving Haran was risky. Peter stepping onto the sea was… Read more