The Open Word e-Devotional
Published: Mon, 02/16/26
Hello, Faith is often spoken of as strength.But what happens when faith itself feels painful? There are moments when belief feels steady and…
Published: Sun, 02/15/26
Hello, There are seasons in the Christian life when everything feels clear. Prayers seem answered. Doors open. The path ahead appears steady and…
Published: Sat, 02/14/26
Love Always Perseveres Hello, “Love always perseveres…”—1 Corinthians 13:7 Paul ends the great love passage not with passion, chemistry, or…
Published: Fri, 02/13/26
Updated: Fri, 02/13/26
Love always hopes Hello, “Love always hopes…”—1 Corinthians 13:7 Hope is often confused with optimism, but Scripture treats them very differently.
Published: Thu, 02/12/26
Love always trusts Hello, “Love always trusts…”—1 Corinthians 13:7 This line is often misunderstood, and when misunderstood, it becomes dangerous.
Published: Wed, 02/11/26
Love Protects Hello, Love always protects…—1 Corinthians 13:7 Paul’s language here is deliberate. Love does not sometimes protect. It does not protect…
Published: Tue, 02/10/26
Updated: Tue, 02/10/26
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth! Hello, Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.—1 Corinthians 13:6 This…
Published: Mon, 02/09/26
Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs Hello, Love keeps no record of wrongs. This may be one of the most misunderstood—and most resisted—lines in all of…
Published: Sun, 02/08/26
Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs Hello, Choosing Freedom Over the Ledger “Love keeps no record of wrongs.”—1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) Keeping a record of…
Published: Sat, 02/07/26
Love is Not Easily Angered Hello, Responding, Not Reacting “Love is not easily angered…”—1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV) Anger itself is not sin. Scripture…