Always, by Catherine Hutton [Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV I’m in need of a little reminder of the ‘always’ nature of God who is Love. Spiritually, these times feel pretty inter-testamental. I miss hands-on prayer and sweaty rooms packed with worshippers and the feeling of unity in … Continue reading

Fullness

Fullness, by Lori Altebaumer “… that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:17-19 NKJV The … Continue reading

Joy

Joy by Kathy Howard But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:13, NIV She possessed a deep and abiding joy in Christ. Despite her family’s rejection. Despite her husband’s mistreatment. This unique joy – unstoppable even in the face of persecution … Continue reading

Perseverance by Debb Hackett 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,  2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. (Hebrews 12:1 and … Continue reading

Peace, by Melissa Carey Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Anybody else out there having a moment? It’s open season for chaos in my head, at the moment! … Continue reading