It has truly been a fantastic three seasons sharing my heart and God’s word with you all. The Laundry Hour began out of a desire to be faithful to God and ends with that same heart. My finale charge is for you to do the same 💜 I love you!

It has been quite a year studying love with you all! Revelations 2:4 reminds us to not abandon the love we had at first. It’s been a while since we’ve talked about loving God. Today’s finale is also a recap of “the love we had at first”. Let’s not forget how to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength ♥️.

Today I share that other Brown City Camp takeaway that connected so well with our Love Series. Step into Revelation Chapter 2 with me and remember the love we had at first. ♥️

You probably noticed there was no episode last week, and here’s why! My family and I went to the biggest Christian family camp in America. In this episode, I share a few of my biggest takeaways ♥️.

Wrapping up our Church portion of the Love Series, I share my husband and my church experiences over the years. What we’ve learned, what questions we’ve been asking, and what our hearts currently long for. Rather than referencing scripture in this episode (I know...shame on me), I reference people and talks that have informed our journey. (Rethinking Church by Francis Chan: Nov 8th, 2013 and Oct 12th, 2018. And Real Christianity/ReLearn Church by Dale and Veronica Partridge). ♥️

This episode isn’t about signing up for the next small group, outreach opportunity, or finding an area to serve. We’re looking at some hard topics like giving and reconciling with one another. If that sounds hard to you (like it does me sometimes), we must go back to Acts 2 as our background. The power of the Holy Spirit, the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the definition of love as laying yourself down are the FOUNDATIONS for seeing real fruit in our lives. (Scriptures I referenced: Romans 12:13, Matthew 5:21-24, Matthew 18:15-17, Galatians 6:10). ♥️

It’s easy to assume that the “one another’s” apply to everyone, but they were really given as commands of how we are to treat others in the body of Christ. Since we are members of one another, of the same body... shouldn’t we want to nourish, cherish, and do well to our body, the body of Christ? We typically care for our physical bodies well. How much more should we care for our spiritual body...Christ’s body? There are many scriptures I reference, but today’s episode is kind of like an “open your bible with me” kind of episode. So if you have time... crack it open with me and read along! ♥️

As believers in Jesus Christ, our lives should be marked by love... they should be marked by how well we die to ourselves. Very counter cultural, but that’s what’s truly transformational! Listen to some of Jesus’ last words to us about how we should function as His Church. (Scriptures I referenced: John 13:35, John 15:12-13, John 17:20-21, Galatians 5:24) ♥️

Today’s episode is a look at Acts chapter 2! Before we can experience the fellowship of believers, we must experience the uniting power of the Holy Spirit and the convicting truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! ♥️

Hebrews 12:1 says to lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely. It sounds like a command to get rid of whatever could distract and hinder us from running the race. In Matthew 19, Jesus tells his disciples not to hinder children from coming to Him. I wonder if as parents our examples, teaching, and leadership could hinder rather than help our children come to Christ. If that’s true, how do we acknowledge those hinderances and lay them aside?? (Scriptures I referenced: Matthew 19:14, Romans 6:19, and Hebrews 12:1) ♥️.

So it seems I love talking about love languages lol. I just think it’s a helpful tool to personalize how we love, how we understand behaviors, and even how to apply the appropriate discipline based on how our children feel loved. One size does not fit all in the categories of loving, training, or disciplining.

Last week, we talked about the most important thing we can teach our children. This week, it seems...we’re talking about the most important thing we can teach our children LOL. I promise they’re different, but they definitely go hand in hand. (Scriptures I referenced: Judges 2:10, Deuteronomy 6:7, Acts 1:8, Jude 1:24-25). ♥️

There are so many things discussed and shared in the book of Proverbs, but it seems the most important take away is the fear of the Lord. Which means, that’s the most important thing we can teach or train our children in. Listen for some highly practical and transformational examples straight from God’s word of how we can teach our children how to fear the Lord.

Last week, we looked at what we’re called to BE and this week is all about what we’re called to DO! This revelation kind of blew my mind...just like our husbands sacrificial love for us makes us feel deeply loved, our husbands feel most respected though our submission. Our submission is a way of saying “I respect your authority and position in my life”. (Scriptures I referenced: Ephesians 5:22-24 and 33, John 14:15). ♥️

A study in Genesis 2 teaches us that woman were created FOR man, that wives were created FOR husbands. Created to help. Help them do what? Understanding this is at the core of understanding our purpose and mission in marriage, but also as women. (Scriptures I referenced: Genesis 2:15, 18-19, 22, Genesis 3, 1 Corinthians 7:16). ♥️

So last week we talked about how we are to train, but how do we do that through the gospel of grace? We must acknowledge and hold work and grace equally in our hands. Living by grace and through grace. (Scriptures I referenced: Philippians 2:12, John 15:5, Titus 3:5, Ephesians 2:8, James 2:17, 1 Corinthians 15:10)♥️.

Ever wonder why the Christian walk is referred to as a race or good fight? It requires endurance, perseverance, and training. Titus 2:4 says that older women are to train younger women on how to love their husbands and children. Now I’m not technically an older woman, but I’m just studying for myself and inviting you to listen along. AND to share your own studies with me through email (jaimemorganwilliams@gmail.com). It’s always easier to train with others :)

I hope y’all have enjoyed this Loving God and Loving Others series like I have. Today I wanted to recap what we’ve discussed since January and share some examples as we seek to apply this to our lives going forward. This is our ultimate call and command. We can’t get this wrong.

It’s my husband’s birthday!!!!! So it’s only right that I spend today talking about how much I am grateful for and love him! You’ll also learn the story of how we met :) I hope this episode encourages your thoughts of love towards the husband God has given you! ♥️

James 5:16 says that confessing our sin to one another brings healing. I hope that you’ll pray for me as I pray for you. Today’s episode is a life update based on Matthew 23:23 ♥️. Hope it encourages you if you’re at all like me... and lose your way sometimes.