Author Archives: libbymyrin

Ah, patience. Patience is definitely a virtue and a characteristic of God. Let’s begin by continuing the Vine and fruit analogy. We can all agree that gardening is not a rushed or speedy process. Even something as simple as pulling weeds requires patience as if you move too quickly, you’ll disrupt the good growth byContinue reading “Patience”

We must pursue peace, Friends. Yes, it’s freely given to us as believers and as branches of the Vine. But the fruit of peace can so easily rot! Fear, worry, anxiety, lies, shame, guilt, too much info, too little info, attempts to control, etc are all used by the enemy to infest our bountiful harvestContinue reading “Peace”

Joy! Fruit of the Spirit #2. Scripture clearly states God’s love surpasses knowledge (Eph 3:9) and His peace is beyond understanding (Phil 4:7), so we shouldn’t be surprised joy, sandwiched between love and peace, is also a challenge to fully comprehend. Complete and full joy is best seen through a pursuit of love, freedom, andContinue reading “Joy”

As we explore the specific Fruit of the Spirit, I must emphasize their order in scripture. As we all things in His Word, even the order in which the fruit are listed has purpose. Starting with love communicates the foundational truth that God is love. Jesus’s ministry, life, death, resurrection, etc. all center around HisContinue reading “Love!”

We’re kicking off this year focused on the Holy Spirit, His Freedom, and His Fruit! Next week our worship and workout will celebrate His love as the first fruit of the Spirit. But let’s chat before moving forward . . . Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is,Continue reading “Freedom – Too Much of a Good Thing?”

Here’s a video message and update for the Holy Barre family as we enter into the new year! Please watch and join us as we burn even brighter in 2022!

FIRST, LET ME START BY SAYING . . . FOR AN AMAZING 2021! IT WAS QUITE A YEAR, BUT I PRAISE THE LORD FOR THE GROWTH, CONNECTION, COMMUNITY, AND BRIGHT LIGHT OF THIS GROUP OF INCREDIBLE WOMEN! AS WE LEAD INTO A NEW YEAR, I’D LIKE TO SHARE MY PERSONAL VISION FOR HOLY BARRE 2022Continue reading “Holy Barre 2022”

This week we complete our four-part series covering Isaiah 9:6 and celebrate our Prince of Peace! So let’s break this down . . . Jesus is a Prince (just as much as He is a King) because He is God’s Son. And He, only He, brings true peace!  There is no plan, law, process, body,Continue reading “He Will Be Called Prince of Peace”

Regardless of the variety of relationships with earthly fathers in this audience, our Lord Jesus is our Everlasting Father.  Whether you’ve experienced pain and trauma in regards to your father or has been the given the gift of being a ‘daddy’s girl’ here on earth, I pray you have an intimate relationship with your EverlastingContinue reading “He Will Be Called Everlasting Father”

Some theologians refer to this title as the Mighty Warrior.  I love that imagery, directly following Wonderful Counselor.  Our Lord Jesus cares deeply about us just as much as He fights mightily for us!  He is our Rescuer and our Redeemer.  He’s strong and powerful and victorious over death!  Don’t let His humble birth andContinue reading “He Will Be Called Mighty God”