Posts tagged “Love”
God’s love for you
If you are one of those people who loves to learn and can’t go to church without taking notes, this devotion is for you….
Thwarting apathy
Apathy is when you aren’t moved by something that you should be moved by. In Jesus’ parable of the good Samaritan, a helpless traveler…
Jesus suffered for you
In 2017, 60 miles north of London, archaeologists discovered the ancient remains of a man who had been crucified by the Romans, proven by…
Confusing to be a Chreaster
Pastors have a nickname for church members who only show up to worship on Christmas and Easter—Chreasters. We love them and would love to…
A beautiful picture
When you look at a group photo that you’re in, what’s your first reaction? If you’re like me, you go immediately to your face…
You can’t clean a fish you haven’t caught
My older brother loves fishing. He enjoys the peace and tranquility of being on a lake, patiently waiting for a fish to bite. For…
The marvelous motivation of our Good Shepherd
Why do shepherds shepherd? Why would anyone choose to spend those long days and weary nights watching the flocks and searching for the strays?…
Many gifts; one Lord
Every time my wife shares stories about her workday, I’m always impressed. As a preschool teacher, she spends her days not only teaching her…
Your reality
It’s interesting how perspectives can be misunderstood. Take church during a February blizzard, for example. If services are held in the snowy conditions: “How…
Does your faith feel low on power?
When an ice storm hit the South last month, my daughter was without power for over nine days. Thankfully she had a power…
Jesus didn’t run
If you know the geography of Jerusalem, you realize that Jesus could have run. On the Thursday night that he was arrested, Jesus was…
Glob remover
Ever feel like there’s something wrong with you even when you didn’t do something wrong? Lewis Smedes helps put that feeling into words in…