A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit. The spirit of the Lord will rest on him- The spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord and he will delight in the … Continue reading The Spirit of Love
Inspiration
They will know us by our love. By our fruit. If nothing else, the current climate in our country of division and bitterness reveals what’s in my heart. I must admit it isn’t all love. Or peace. Or even kindness. Gentleness is out too. If I list out all of the fruits of the spirit, … Continue reading
Love Wins
Love wins. Always. We cannot always see how, so it requires trust. Trust in love. These days, love is not always evident in our world, but it is always behind the scenes. Doing its work. Like the sovereignty of God. Always active. Always operational. Always eternally focused. Our vision is so limited. Our eyes can … Continue reading Love Wins
All for Love
I open my eyes to smiling faces so close I can see the happy tears in their eyes. They laugh when they see me. Joy spilling out. I look beyond them to the starlight streaming into the stable. The light to which I am accustomed is dulled in this realm. My eyes adjust to the … Continue reading All for Love
Like a Baby
Love wrapped in flesh. Limited by skin and bones. The bottomless well of love, capped…trapped in a body. Love so strong, so determined, it came in raw form. Naked. Unashamed. Like before the fig leaves. Like before the serpent. Like before the fall. A baby. Innocent love. Pure. Not tainted. No masks are needed with … Continue reading Like a Baby
Love has Come
Love has come! Never-ending. Overwhelming. Overflowing. Abundant. Love like we have never known. Love that is more than we can imagine. Love we have looked for. Love we have longed for. Irresistible love. Arrived. In the flesh. As a baby, not a king. As a human, not an idol. In a manger, not a temple. … Continue reading Love has Come
Joy in the Mourning
Weeping lasts for a day, but joy comes in the mourning. That is not a typo. I intentionally changed morning to mourning, because I believe that mourning is cleansing. After the post yesterday about my friend losing his wife, I thought it a suitable time to share. Mourning is healthy. We are designed to weep. … Continue reading Joy in the Mourning
Jimmy and Marie
I met Jimmy through my dad. They are in the same support group of men caring for their wives who have dementia. The group has grown, but Dad and Jimmy were part of the original three. Their friendship is born from the shared pain and vulnerability of being caregivers. Dad gave Jimmy Words to the … Continue reading Jimmy and Marie
The Covenant of Joy
A personal contract. A commitment. An agreement. That’s what a covenant is. It usually is accompanied by signs and oaths and ceremonies. While Abraham was childless, God made a covenant that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. Before Abraham, there was a covenant with Adam. Baby Jesus was the beginning of a … Continue reading The Covenant of Joy
Laughter
There is something infectious about joy when it bubbles over. Have you ever been in a situation where you couldn’t stop laughing? Literally, could not stop? My mind goes back to childhood in church giggling to the point my friends and I were called out from the pulpit. (You know who you are!) I was … Continue reading Laughter
Michelle's Mosaic 