Devoted Love

Most of us who are Christians would agree that love is the most often characteristic associated with God. We hear more about God’s love for us than any other topic. Have you ever stopped to think about how often you hear love mentioned in sermons or Bible classes? We hear love mentioned in sermons aboutContinue reading “Devoted Love”

Pure Love

What does love mean to you? How do you define love? Is it a static word or an action word? A noun or a verb? Is it a feeling or state of being? Is it superficial or does it go deep into the core of your heart? Have you ever stopped to honestly take aContinue reading “Pure Love”

Sincere Love

How well do you love? Do you love sincerely? Are you devoted to loving others? Do you honor others with love? Do you share the same love that God has for you? We see a lot of hate in our world. It may be two countries who have been warring with one another for decadesContinue reading “Sincere Love”

Hope Through Character, Perseverance, and Suffering

Are you suffering? Are you persevering? Do you understand what real suffering is? Or do you consider having niceties taken away is suffering? Do you understand what it means to persevere? Do you have hope? Notice how today’s Scripture builds on itself like a set of stairs. We may look at it and discard itContinue reading “Hope Through Character, Perseverance, and Suffering”

Free Lunch

Do you have the mentality of earning your keep? Do you believe there is no such thing as a “free lunch?” Do you strive to earn everything you need and want? Do you believe you have earned your way? Do you believe there is something that is free? I, for one, have always operated onContinue reading “Free Lunch”

Fitting In

Are you in need today? Do you need food, housing, clothing? Are you blessed with plenty? Do you have more than you need? Will you rely on God? Will you be part of God’s plan to bless others? Do you know that God blesses some so they can bless others? We, too often, think weContinue reading “Fitting In”