And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. (5:13)


Carmen Martinez smiled as her husband walked into the kitchen after taking his shower.

"Can I have my kiss now?" he asked with raised eyebrows.

She gladly obliged him and when he sat down to eat, Carmen slid into the chair across from him. She bit absently on her thumbnail, watching him.

"What is it?" Javier asked in concern, seeing her worried gaze.

She sighed. "Nothing really. I... I'm sorry that we fought this morning. And I'm sorry that I doubted that you would find work. And I doubted God, too, I suppose."

Javi took her hand from across the table. "It is alright, Carmen, I have already forgiven and forgotten. I felt the same way, but God came through for us, just like he always does. And God forgives us too, you know that. There's no need to worry anymore about it. Everything is good right now, so let's just have a peaceful evening together, since the children are already in bed. How does that sound?"

"Wonderful," Carmen decided.

"Good." Javier squeezed her hand and Carmen grinned.


The second chapter of an eleven-chapter endeavor centered around eleven verses in 1 Thessalonians. Reviews make my day; thanks!:)