If you take a stroll through The First Letter Of Paul To The Corinthians, you come across comments, directions, insights that reflect the amazing mind of Paul, the author. And not just the amazing mind, but the unwavering faith. He addresses the meaning and purpose of Christ as God’s good news, divisions within the church of his time, behavior within the community of faith, what it means to be an Apostle of Christ, spiritual gifts, unity in the family of faith, and, of course, the magnificent statement about Christian Love. Chapter 13 is poetic genius. But, don’t overlook Chapter 15, Paul’s detailed statement about the Resurrection of Christ and its meaning. Then comes the summary in Chapter 16 and, particularly, the 13th verse. Here Paul gives advice, encouragement and specific directions for living faith. Here are his words: “Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”
Everything Paul has addressed in the previous paragraphs of his letter to the Corinthian church, is brought to conclusion with those words. I propose that Paul’s summary statement to his Corinthian sisters and brothers is meant for us, too. In tenuous times, I need to remember words like alert and courage and strength. But most of all, I need to be reminded every day that everything I say or do must be grounded in love. Courage and strength can serve the wrong purposes. It’s the starting point that counts. Christ. Only. Exclusively.
First Corinthians 16:13. Copy it and tape it to the bathroom mirror. You may need a reminder. Press on!
Shining Spirit 
Be resolute, like Paul and Roger.