“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV) Ever since our twin nephews were born, we’ve gone to their parents for gift suggestions because they know what the boys need best. Of course weContinueContinue reading “Jesus: The Gift We Needed”
Category Archives: Love
Learning to Love Like Jesus
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34 NIV) I’ve come to realize that in the Christian life, God will often test us to see just how much we practice what we preach. Love is one of them. We can talk,ContinueContinue reading “Learning to Love Like Jesus”
Welcome!
As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. (Luke 24:28-29 NIV) When people invited Jesus to their house,ContinueContinue reading “Welcome!”
Restored Relationships
Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work. Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus. Paul chose Silas, and as he left,ContinueContinue reading “Restored Relationships”
Heart Transplant
I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart. (Jeremiah 24:7 NIV) The Bible has a lot to say about the heart. It seems that this God-given organ playsContinueContinue reading “Heart Transplant”
A Sense of God’s Tenderness
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV) A while ago, I began to meditate on this verse, which I had often overlooked while reading theContinueContinue reading “A Sense of God’s Tenderness”
He Loves Us Just the Way We Are
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 NIV) A few years ago, I had a student who I grew to love. At first glance, there was probably not much to love about him. For a four-year-old, he was very tiny, stillContinueContinue reading “He Loves Us Just the Way We Are”
Pour on the Love
Now, regarding the one who started all this—the person in question who caused all this pain… Now is the time to forgive this man and help him back on his feet. If all you do is pour on the guilt, you could very well drown him in it. My counsel now is to pour onContinueContinue reading “Pour on the Love”
Knowledge Without Love
Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about this issue. But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church. (1 Corinthians 8:1 NLT) I’m an inquisitive person by nature, so when it comes to the Bible, IContinueContinue reading “Knowledge Without Love”
Do You Truly Love Him?
After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. (John 21:15 NLT) After Jesus’ death, Peter went back to his fishing gear. When he met the resurrected Lord, Peter, who hadContinueContinue reading “Do You Truly Love Him?”
Rising with the Son 