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
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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
Michelle's Mosaic 