Love is Patient: Exploring the Power of Patience and Kindness

Love is Patient: Exploring the Power of Patience and Kindness

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am...
Daily Devotion – John 13:34 – Everybody, Always

Daily Devotion – John 13:34 – Everybody, Always

“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another.” John 13:34 CSB “I love you!” my youngest daughter said earnestly, attempting to make up with her sister after a recent squabble. “I love you, too,” my...
Daily Devotion – John 13:34 – Extravagant Love

Daily Devotion – John 13:34 – Extravagant Love

My energy level was low and my mind fuzzy by the unfamiliar path I was on. Friends had supplied meals not only during the week of my husband’s funeral, but for days following.  Finally, a trip to the supermarket was inevitable. You’d think that would be a simple...
Daily Devotion – Hebrews 13:1-2 – Whose Life Matters?

Daily Devotion – Hebrews 13:1-2 – Whose Life Matters?

Ever felt like the odd man or woman out?  You know, the person who no one notices or sees?  The one who’s alone in a crowd?  Maybe even the one who’s shunned or even jeered? That was me during my growing-up years.  I was the kid who was shunned by...
Daily Devotion – Romans 5:8 – Easily Loving Others

Daily Devotion – Romans 5:8 – Easily Loving Others

Loving others can often seem challenging or downright impossible some days. From attitudes, lifestyles, or blatant bad choices, loving others can be incredibly difficult. Jesus Loved Others But when I read about Jesus’ life, I am reminded that He kept it simple....