United in Love
“1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
In today’s world, the church faces many challenges — division, distraction, and the temptation to chase after the latest trends. But a recent story from Lifeway Christian Resources reminds us what truly matters.
The News
Lifeway trustees hear of past blessings and future plans — Read the original article at Lifeway News
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Meeting via Zoom, Lifeway Christian Resources trustees heard of God’s remarkable favor toward the organization over the past year and continued momentum into 2026.
Due to a widespread ice storm and power outages across the southern U.S. in late January, trustees were unable to gather in person at the originally scheduled time. Meeting over a two-week period, trustees heard from Lifeway leaders about the organization’s exceptional end to the last fiscal year and a promising beginning to the current one. But most importantly, leaders stressed their priority of providing churches with trustworthy resources.
Interim President and CEO Joe Walker told trustees that Lifeway has built a solid reputation among churches of all sizes and in different contexts. “I grew up in a small church in a blue-collar town in the shadow of a DuPont plant. I’m not sure we had more than a high school diploma. But they loved the Lord,” he said. His pastor equipped Sunday School teachers with “material from what was then the Sunday School Board because he knew it was biblically trustworthy.”
Connection to 1st Corinthians
Paul wrote to the Corinthian church — a congregation full of division, confusion, and spiritual gifts being misused. His remedy? Love.
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” (1 Corinthians 13:1)
The Lifeway story reflects this truth. What matters most isn’t flashy programs or trendy methods — it’s love. It’s teaching God’s Word faithfully. It’s equipping believers with trustworthy resources.
Fruits of the Spirit in Action
When churches prioritize love (1 Corinthians 13), the Fruits of the Spirit naturally emerge:
- Love — Putting others first, serving the body
- Joy — Finding purpose in God’s mission
- Peace — unity instead of division
- Patience — faithfully teaching week after week
- Kindness — welcoming everyone
- Goodness — pursuing biblical truth
- Faithfulness — staying committed to God’s Word
- Gentleness — teaching with humility
- Self-control — resisting the temptation to chase trends
Reflection
Are you investing in trustworthy resources for your spiritual growth? Are you loving your church family well? Are you pursuing unity over division?
Just as Lifeway’s mission is providing tools for churches to study God’s Word, each of us has a role to play in building up the body of Christ.
Prayer
Lord, help us to love like You. May we prioritize Your Word and the unity of Your church. Give us patience to teach faithfully and kindness to welcome all. Amen.
This post connects current Christian news with biblical truth from 1st Corinthians and the Fruits of the Spirit.
Source: Lifeway News