Faith Words: Family

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We had our family reunion the first weekend of August. It was good to get our family together. Family is important. 


Sheree said they went to their family reunion the first weekend of August, too. And then she said the sweetest thing: “Family doesn’t always have to be blood! Y’all are family!”  My heart flooded with the warmth that genuine love brings.  And that’s what family does - it loves. 


When we’re in Christ, we’re family. We love each other, accept each other, take care of each other. We gather for our family reunion weekly around the Table of the Lord. 


You’re my family, my sisters. I love each of you.  It’s time to plan our family reunion. 


Love,


Patrice


‭‭1 John‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭NIV


Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.

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Comments

Sheree Denny said…

Proverbs 19:14 NIV

Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
August 25, 2021 at 8:36 AM
Carol Rea said…
1st Peter 4:8 NIV

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
September 4, 2021 at 12:43 PM
Kim OConnor said…
Hebrews 2:17 NIV

For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, in order that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in service to God, and that He might make atonement for the sins of the people.
September 13, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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