There’s a big ol’ hole in my heart right now. This morning, after living with us for four months, our sweet daughter, our awesome son-in-law, and their two precious children had us drop them off at the airport to catch the first of their two flights that will take them 4,000 miles away from us. …
Tag: Love
What The World Needs Now Is Love {For Real}
When do you find out what someone really thinks of you? When is a person’s character revealed? I think all of us would agree that it is when things get difficult, that’s when we see what we’re made of and our true feelings about others come to light. One of God’s defining attributes is His …
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Truth & Love – Two Sides Of The Same Agenda
In Luke 18:18-30, we learn the story of a rich young ruler who comes to Jesus and asks what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus first reminds him of the commandments (God’s prohibitions against adultery, stealing lying, murder, and dishonoring our parents). Apparently, this was an exceptionally fine, upstanding young man, for he …
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What Else Are You Looking For From God?
Have you ever had the feeling that you were missing out on something in the Christian life? You listen to other believers who talk about God with such intimacy, and who describe emotional experiences that you’ve never experienced yourself. You see others accomplishing great things for the kingdom as God works powerfully through them, …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.06.19]
Today’s read included the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Maybe you’ve heard this phrase but didn’t realize it came from a story Jesus told a lawyer who asked Him how to inherit eternal life. Jesus answered the lawyer’s question with a question, “What is written in the Law? How does it read …