Love restored By: Josh Clevenger 1 Corinthians 13:13New Living Translation (NLT) Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. We hear about the importance and significance of love all
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Decorating to Change The World, by Connie Norris
We can change the world as we decorate our trees and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas!
Read moreThe Fruit of the Spirit in My Real Life
The Fruit of the Spirit. I’d heard that phrase all my life. I could even stand up in church and quote the verse word for word. But those who knew me didn’t see the evidence of it through me.
Read moreAwaken Dry Bones In The Name of The Lord
My dry bones lay on the battle floor. Yielded. Inside of me. After the fire. The war. That burned away the flesh. Laid on God’s altar. The test. Tests. Submission requires so much rest. To
Read moreGod’s Mercy in a Clean T-Shirt
There are some who do not understand the appeal of camping. “How is that a vacation?” They want to know. Cooking in primitive conditions, swatting mosquitos, trudging through the elements… “Doesn’t sound like a vacation
Read moreTheresa “Pinky” Garrett: Clowning Around is Serious Ministry
Three and a half years ago, I shared the ministry of Theresa “Pinky” Garrett here at Inspire a Fire. A lot has happened since that time. For more than 20 years, Theresa has been traveling
Read moreRevelation: “It Is Done” or “It Is Finished” – Your Choice
Two three-word sentences that change the course of history. One takes away life. One gives it for eternity.
Read moreMary’s Pondering . . . Our Gift
And this was a surprise to me: In verse 19, it says Mary pondered that visit from the shepherds. Even though I’ve read that scripture over and over again, I’d never properly placed Mary’s pondering. I’d always thought it was the Wise Men and their amazing gifts she had pondered. But no, she didn’t ponder the honor or the expensive gifts or the value they represented.
Read moreGrace in the wait
Patience is a virtue; it’s just not one of mine. I’ve always hated to wait. As a little girl, the days and weeks before Christmas tortured me. My fifteenth birthday started the 365-day countdown to
Read moreIt’s a Question of Pride: Does It Really Matter?
I have a profound truth to share that may come as a surprise to some: None of us are called to a Ministry of Criticism.
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