But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9 This week was both my eldest’s and my birthdays. And I really struggled. My mum passed away in 2023 and she … Continue reading Special, by Debb Hackett
There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:4 NKJV) When my son was a toddler, he picked me a bouquet of dandelions one day. I can still remember the sweetness in his smile as he toddled over and handed them to me. Some people see only weeds when they see dandelions. I see the … Continue reading Diversities, by Lori Altebaumer
50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. Matt 27:50 This week we have marked what in the UK we call Remembrance Day. We typically do two things. The nearest Sunday to November 11 includes special church services and parades, with a two minutes silence held at … Continue reading Gave, by Debb Hackett
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 I love living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, especially in autumn. As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, the trees begin to deepen with a myriad of colors, transforming the landscapes into a canopy … Continue reading Season, by Ginger Williams
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:39 As you look through scripture, the word quiet is often used as a command or a rebuke. Case in point, Jesus calms the storm using that very word. While … Continue reading Quiet, by Debb Hackett