14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. 16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. …
God moments: occasions when circumstances line up in our lives which could only have been orchestrated by God. My God moment this week involves a sentiment we all may have since the Paris attacks: fear. I was asked to lead an upcoming Advent devotion based on Mary’s visit by the angel Gabriel and chose to …
Sacrifice (verb): to give up, let go Although I’ve sacrificed temporarily to achieve a goal, it has never been to the level of putting my life on the line. The men and women who choose to protect us daily understand and are willing to sacrifice for something greater. Their service, discomfort and being away from …
The smell of her sweater, the sound of his laugh, her phrase we routinely use are memories that evoke a loved one lost. It can be a whiff of perfume, taste of a familiar comfort food or the sight of someone who for an instant looks like the one we’ve lost. These sensory memories induce memories …
Windy rain swirls withered leaves into a brown residue amid the gray day. As colorful as those leaves were a few weeks ago, they now are disintegrating as the season shifts. Life’s seasons shift too and often leave our path unclear. For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. ~Ecclesiastes …