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 The Quill and Me Today's Bible Verse and Prayer Dec 4th Bible Verse for Today - December 4 Scripture: And everything you do must be done with love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 NLT Reflection: Love is more than a feeling — it is the foundation of every action we take in Christ. When Paul reminds us that everything must be done with love, he is calling us to let love shape our words, our choices, and even the smallest tasks of the day. Love is patient when we are weary, kind when we are tested, and strong when we feel weak. The ocean view reminds us of God’s vastness and His endless mercy. Just as the waves reach the shore again and again, His love continually reaches us. Today, let us choose to let love guide our steps — in how we speak, how we serve, and how we forgive. In doing so, we reflect the heart of God to those around us. Prayer for Today - December 4 Dear Heavenly Father, I praise Your holy name and ask forgiveness for my sins. Help me begin this day with You on my mind. Grant m...

The Quill and Me Self-Love Devotional Series  Self‑Love – What is that? Discovering the Meaning of Self-Love My Story: A 50-Year Journey I was past the age of 60 before I discovered this phrase. About 40 pages into a self‑love workbook, I realized something terrible: I hated myself. That discovery explained so many things. My story goes back 50 years. As an unmarried mother working nights in a bar, my son stayed with babysitters. My family didn’t approve. They said, “Let us keep him until you get on your feet.” What began as temporary guardianship became adoption by my sister and her husband. I was told I wasn’t a fit mother. Less than a year later, I was banned from their home over a false story about giving him gum. From then on, I was shut out—no birthdays, no graduations, no family gatherings. No pictures. Nothing. It has been 50 years now. Not much has changed. But I am learning to forgive myself. And I am trying, at last, to learn to love myself. The Workbook That Found Me An...