“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27). Puzzle season. Okay, technically where I live, we haven’t even made it into fall yet, but every winter, when the days are short and the nights are long, I look forward to working jigsaw puzzles. … Continue reading Part, by Lori Altebaumer
“Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?” Nehemiah 4:2c Several years ago I had the privilege of visiting Pompeii, Italy. This city on the coast of Italy was once a thriving metropolis of wealthy, powerful Romans. Until Mount Vesuvius covered it in layer upon layer of volcanic ash, … Continue reading Rubble, by Kristi Ann Hunter
Moses also said, “You will know that it was the Lord when he gives you meat to eat in the evening and all the bread you want in the morning, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we? You are not grumbling against us, but against the Lord.” Exodus 16:8 In the … Continue reading Grumbling, by Catherine Hutton
“When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul.” Psalm 94:19, NASB This word delight has been on my heart and mind a lot lately. Partly because I’ve had the awesome privilege of reading for endorsement my friend Asheritah Ciuciu’s new book coming out in December – Delighting in Jesus. (I highly recommend you go pre-order this … Continue reading Delight, by Kimberley Woodhouse
‘But He said to me, “My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch … Continue reading Enough, by Debb Hackett