The Name by Jerry Hill
Luke 2:1-21. On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived. (Luke 2:21) The Name My Grandpa Barnes was born on Christmas day in 1900. We always knew exactly when his birthday was and how old he […]
The Freedom in Christ by Cheryl Williams
Galatians 5:13-14 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in this one command. Love your neighbor as yourself. (Galatians 5:13-14) I […]
Finding Joy in Sacrificial Love by Naomi Fuller
John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” (John 13:34) My grandmother is the epitome of love. Her patience, empathy, and care are always evident. Many of my earliest childhood memories revolve around her—from having tea […]
God’s Beloved by Melissa Bryson Dowling
Matthew 22:36-40 “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39) When Jesus is asked to name the greatest commandment, He answers with clarity: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.” And then, unprompted, He adds the second: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Many of us learned early how to love others. […]
The Tune of the Wedding Bells by Reverend Alena Vaughn
Proverbs 30:1-4 “I am weary, God, but I can prevail.” (Proverbs 30:1) Today the wedding bells ring. They echo through the streets proclaiming new beginnings and they chime the sound of love growing for a lifetime. Today, gathered with friends, family, and the saints among us, Cole and I will commit to love—faithful, stable, and […]
The Tune of the Wedding Bells by Reverend Alena Vaughn
Proverbs 30:1-4 “I am weary, God, but I can prevail.” (Proverbs 30:1) Today the wedding bells ring. They echo through the streets proclaiming new beginnings and they chime the sound of love growing for a lifetime. Today, gathered with friends, family, and the saints among us, Cole and I will commit to love—faithful, stable, and […]