“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (1 Corinthians 13:4–7) Some of us are carrying ledgers we were never meant to keep. We remember the exact words spoken in anger, the date the promise was broken, the moment we were overlooked. We file every offense away, ready to pull Read More
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Faithful Obedience: Five Divine Imperatives
We are called to work out our salvation through faithful obedience. Sometimes we are not sure what this may look like in our daily lives. Here are five divine imperatives from the Word for daily application. Love God and Others Scripture: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39) Application: Prioritize your relationship with God through prayer, worship, and obedience. Demonstrate love to others through kindness, forgiveness, and service, Read More
Most of All: GOD LOVES YOU!
God loves you. There is no clearer meaning in scripture than those three words. A huge price was paid for you, so never forget how much He adores you. There is nothing you have done or could ever do to change that. “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]. For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced—beyond any doubt] that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present and threatening, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, Read More
Something to Ponder: Which are You?
Here is something to ponder. Which of these are you? I love the story in Luke 10 about Jesus and the good Samaritan. Let me paraphrase it for you for 2025. The story starts with a lawyer asking, ‘What must I do to be saved?’ Jesus, being Jesus, in all of His wisdom, replied, “What does the scripture say?” The answer, of course, is: You must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. The lawyer asks, but who Read More
Mindset Mondays: God Opportunities
I went on vacation recently, and while there, I had several opportunities to show the love of God to those around me. Always look for those opportunities. Let the love of God shine forth through you. People watch before they listen.
Fun Fact Friday: Love is Addictive!
Continuing our fun facts for February, let’s focus on LOVE. February is known for its focus on all things related to Valentine’s Day (love, chocolate, flowers, candy, hearts). Here’s a fun fact! Did you know? Love can be addictive! Brain scans have shown that being in love activates the same areas of the brain associated with reward and pleasure, similar to the effects of addictive substances. When a person is in love, the brain releases chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. Dopamine, often referred to as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, is associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation. Oxytocin, sometimes called the “love Read More