TO LOVE OR NOT TO LOVE? IT IS NOT A QUESTION FOR CHRISTIANS BIBLE PASSAGE: “These things I command you, that you love one another.” (John 15:17) MEDITATION: Have you struggled with trying to determine what Spiritual gift God has given you? You might think that you could never be a preacher, missionary, teacher, or … Continue reading
ARE YOU FEELING DISCOURAGED AND UNLOVED? BIBLE PASSAGE: My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. (Colossians 2:2) MEDITATION: If you asked people to name something … Continue reading
WHO DO YOU KNOW…REALLY KNOW? BIBLE PASSAGE: “I am the good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:14-15) MEDITATION: Do you know the Lord? The question isn’t, “Do you know … Continue reading
HAVE THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS DAMAGED YOUR LOVE FOR THEM? BIBLE PASSAGE: “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1) MEDITATION: We live in a world where nothing lasts forever, right? Cars wear out, houses start to deteriorate, our bodies become weaker, our minds lose their sharpness, and … Continue reading
GOD’S LOVE NEVER GOES ON VACATION OR DIMINISHES BIBLE PASSAGE: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is … Continue reading
HOW DO WE MEASURE GOD’S LOVE? BIBLE PASSAGE: Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens; Your faithfulness to the skies. (Psalm 36:5) MEDITATION: Measurements are important when building structures or making clothing apparel. They are critical in the field of medicine, since the dosage amount can affect the effectiveness of the medicines. In the … Continue reading
REPLACING CRITICISM AND CONDEMNATION WITH LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT BIBLE PASSAGE: The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). When He comes, He will tell us all things.” Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled … Continue reading
WHY DOES THE BIBLE SPEAK SO MUCH ABOUT LOVE? IS IT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT? BIBLE PASSAGE: As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: Now remain in My love. (John 15:9) MEDITATION: The Bible speaks often about love. There is a horizontal love for others and a vertical love for God. God … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.” (2 Corinthians 5:15) MEDITATION: Songwriter and singer, Bob Dylan. wrote a song titled, “Gotta Serve Somebody” The theme of the song was, “no … Continue reading
FEELING UNLOVED? IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY. BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” (Jeremiah 31:3) MEDITATION: People are drawn to others by any number of ways. Some are attracted to someone who has a … Continue reading