We must be ready for the devil’s schemes. We must not ignore the fact of his existence. We simply must be on guard, be prepared, and rely on the power of God so that we can stand firm.

Whatever your relationship is like with your family, the biblical mandate is to be loving and supportive. God’s vehicle for faith and love is often the family.

Jesus calls on us to love our enemies: those who hate us, curse us and mistreat us. These are the people we are to love in our actions, not just our words.

An appropriate poem to share as we have recently celebrated the remarkable women in our lives this past Sunday on Mother’s Day.