1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13 is one of best known passages in the Bible on the subject of love. It's read at countless weddings, including my own. But weddings and romance weren't on Paul's mind in this teaching. Instead Paul’s focus was on a church full of division, who had little interest in the… Continue reading August 21st – 1 Corinthians 13:4
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August 11th – 1Corinthians 13:4-5
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Loving one another doesn’t always come easy. And some days, it doesn’t come at all. And although no one can love as unconditionally and perfectly like Jesus, still we are called to love like Him just the same. But what is Christlike love? Contrary to popular culture, it isn’t butterflies in the… Continue reading August 11th – 1Corinthians 13:4-5
July 23rd – 1 John 4:16
1 John 4:16 The greatest selling love song of all time is called, “Love Is All Around”, by an 80’s Scottish rock band. It start outs, “I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes. The love that's all around me, and so the feeling grows”. That perfectly describes the love I… Continue reading July 23rd – 1 John 4:16
July 21st – 1 Thessalonians 3:12
1 Thessalonians 3:12 As passionate as the apostle Paul was about Jesus, he was equally passionate about those he led to the Lord. Like a father who loves and cares for his children, Paul was there to teach, strengthen, and inspire young believers as they grew in their faith. Knowing firsthand the trials and persecution… Continue reading July 21st – 1 Thessalonians 3:12
July 4th – Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:22 The moment we receive Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit enters into our hearts and gets to work. And the result of His labors is evidenced by the spiritual fruit we produce. Described by Paul, this fruit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. Throughout the Bible we are… Continue reading July 4th – Galatians 5:22
May 8th – Colossians 1:11
Colossians 1:11 Paul’s prayer for the Christians in Colossae is one that is equally important for the Christians of today. That God’s power will strengthen each and every one of us. And through that power we will receive the ability to endure; being unmovable during trials and suffering. Along with it, the fruit of the… Continue reading May 8th – Colossians 1:11
April 29th – Psalm 136
Psalm 136 What I love most about this Psalm is that twenty six times in twenty six verses, we are told God’s lovingkindness is everlasting. Lovingkindness is showing someone mercy, goodness, and love. Everlasting is something which endures forever, with no beginning and no end. Can there be a more perfect way of describing God… Continue reading April 29th – Psalm 136
April 4th – Matthew 22:34-40
Matthew 22:34-40 All Jesus did and endured was because of His great love for us. And when approached by a Pharisee who asked what was the greatest commandment of all, the Lord’s answer? Love. Love for God, and each other. Love is so vital, Jesus adds, upon this is the foundation of the Law and the… Continue reading April 4th – Matthew 22:34-40
March 18th – Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44 One of the most amazing and radical teachings of Jesus was His command to love our enemies. I think about that now with the war waging in Ukraine. Praying for those who hurt or disappoint us is one thing. But what about those who are actively trying to take our homes, land, families,… Continue reading March 18th – Matthew 5:44
December 29th – Philippians 2:5-8
Philippians 2:5-8 As we get ready to put 2021 behind us and move on to the new year, may we go in to it with the examples displayed by our Savior with His birth. Including humility, obedience, and the greatest of all, love. Jesus sat on His glorious throne in heaven, where He was surrounded… Continue reading December 29th – Philippians 2:5-8
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