I love that God often does give us those slices of heaven on earth! Sometimes in places we expect. Sometimes not. I was expecting it at The Refuge and was glad I found it.

Beautiful, Beverley. “Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me!” Psalm 27:7. And he does.

You’re right TC, that this is good news to be shared, not hoarded! Everyone needs and wants to know they are loved, whoever and wherever they are.

Exactly, Jen. I was reminded yesterday by my sister that a ministry I once called my “honor” to serve in was quickly becoming my “burden.” Thankfully she called me on it so I could pray for a better attitude. I need to be reminded often that God’s Love is always the central thing!

I love that, Anita. You remind of that the song we all learned as children “Jesus Loves Me” gets truer for us and more beautiful the older we get!

Thanks, Abby. You’re right that unfortunately this kind of community is more rare than we’d like it to be. 🙁 It’s hard and messy work and not everyone likes the discomfort that comes with authenticity, but it’s such a beautiful way to grow in love when we take the risk.

That’s the ultimate good news, Loren. Through Christ, we are holy and acceptable and approved. Thanks for sharing.

Your community sounds wonderful, Nicki. Everyone needs a place where they feel welcome to be warmed and fed, and if we can also share spiritual words, we’re all blessed even more. Thanks for sharing this.

The things we learn through each other’s blogs, right? 🙂 I hear of lots of coffee house ministries resurging again among this generation. May the Lord work through them all.