Are Love and Tolerance the Same?
According to our culture, love shields people’s sensitive feelings from hurt. According to God, love protects people’s eternal souls from harm. Biblical love won’t support actions and ideals that damage people. Hurt versus harm—there is a world of difference. When...
Do You Remember Your Great Love Story?
This Valentine’s Day I thought it would be nice to recall our magnificent love story with the lover of our souls. I think fairy tales thrill us because they echo the story of redemption and point to our glorious future with our heavenly bridegroom. Remember...
Easter: Sweet Hope When You Feel Less Loved
“Did you feel less loved because you had less toys?” I asked my son who’d just told me the reason he didn’t invite friends over was because we didn’t have many toys.” “One of my friends asked why I didn’t have many toys.” My daughter piped in, “I bet I know who.” My...
How Do I Know Jesus Loves Me?
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us” (1 Jn. 3:16 NIV). Jacob lifted Anna, spun her around, and lightly set her down. “Oh Jacob,” his wife smiled and gently stroked his ear. “How I love you.” The touch on his ear took Jacob...
Are You Letting the World Define Love?
Love makes the world go ’round. Love songs move our hearts, and love moves people to heroic deeds. So, what is love? And what role does it play in everyday life? The Bible says God is love (1 Jn. 4:8). The One who spoke the world into being, chose the color of your...
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