Posts tagged “Love”
Jesus’ sequel
The number-one movie at the box office recently was a sequel to a movie that came out 36 years earlier. Many will argue the…
The fullness of grace
As I was scrolling recently, a Facebook meme jumped out at me: “The people Paul killed welcomed him into heaven.” That’s an amazing statement….
Kiss the King
A kiss is an intimate thing. I kiss my wife and not many others except my mom and granddaughters. I kissed my dad’s forehead…
Follow God’s example
Reading the Bible upside down can be very discouraging. Focusing on the warnings, judgments, and bad acts of chosen people can diminish one’s appreciation…
Acts of service
I am a horrible person for whom to buy presents. “Gifts” is not my primary love language; “Acts of Service” is. My husband could…
Happy Easter!
I was walking out of church on Easter Sunday when the greeter wished me a “Merry Christmas!” She burst out laughing when she realized…
God’s mercy seeks you
I was waiting in line at the store to check out, and the lady ahead of me at the cashier was short by $2.72….
The best way to love
I once attended a wedding with the woman I love and ate dinner with two men who were in love. As we talked, laughed,…
God’s answer to darkness
How do we answer the darkness of this world? Look around you. There are murders, robberies, child abuse, and the list could go on…
The Lamb covers us
Some extended family members own sheep. When we visited their house this spring, a sheep was due to give birth any day. The family…
Sin is sin
What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever had to do? For Ehud in Judges 3, the answer would have been obvious. Ehud brought tribute to…
Reformation freedom
The events of October 31, 1517, are fairly well known in church circles. When Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the Castle Church…