Posts tagged “Love”
God is love
Want to hear three words that would have sounded wild to the religious crowd of the first century? Here goes—God is love. Read the…
Do not fear the kingdom of God
One of the hardest/scariest things about Christianity is that it declares Jesus to be King. That means you don’t get to make the rules,…
How low can you go?
It must be nice to be an important person. People praise you. Servants serve you. All in all, life is good when you are…
I am Jesus’ witness
“I just want my life to mean something! I want to make a difference!” Have you felt that way? God also wants your life…
Love God … that’s all
When I take couples through my premarriage counseling course, part of their homework is to invite an older couple out to dinner. The older…
Give thanks in ALL circumstances
Please reread yesterday’s devotion. There are often two ways of looking at a situation. Yes, that cameraman was fortunate. Yes, we have a reason…
Alive with Christ
Back in 2010, a mine collapsed in Copiapó, Chile. Thirty-three men were trapped a half mile underground, and 68 days later they were still…
Jesus isn’t a Gnostic
Have you ever heard of the Gnostics? Gnosticism was a very popular religion that exploded with growth in the early second century, making it…
Love at any cost
What are you not doing that you know you should? Who are you not helping but know you could? Love at any cost. When…
Give, not give up
I always think it’s interesting that people like to give up something for Lent. Often it’s something like a mini New Year’s resolution, with…
Encourage others
I love getting mail, even if it’s a bill (at least until I open it), but to see my name in print, to see…
Jesus’ friends
Who is your best friend? Friends are people you can trust through thick and thin. A highlight from my childhood, and maybe yours too,…