“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
“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
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13-14 It’s back to school season. The most wonderful time of the year—or the most dreadful for those sending their first child … Continue reading Know, (Show, Go), by Melissa Carey