Heart: Love

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34-35   When I first met my husband, I asked him what his key value for life was....

Effort: Gifts

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Col 3:17   I know some exceptionally talented people. The way they express art, music, and ideas is so far above usual...

Mind: Hopeless

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13   If hope is defined as a desire and expectation for good to happen, I would have to confess I have a...

Soul: Are you cut out for this?

“Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” Exodus 4:10   At this point in our journey, we have identity, community, healthy...

Heart: Happiness

“The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble” Proverbs 19:23   I remember sitting in my therapist’s office during our initial meeting, and her asking me if my life had a tagline, what would it be? After a long pause, I told...