Tag Archives: love

Contrast

Meditating on the greatness of God refreshes the psalmist. His concerns about the wicked begin to melt away in the beauty of God’s righteous character. Continue reading

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Learning to Pray from Paul

September 29 Learning to Pray from Paul Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 107:10-16 | Isaiah 57:14-59:21 | Philippians 1:1-26 | Proverbs 24:9-10  Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 1:1-26 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in … Continue reading

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If. . .

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together despite the differences of our background, beliefs or experiences. Continue reading

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Love and Obedience

Love for God is not measured so much by our words or our feelings as it is by our obedience to Christ’s command to love others. Continue reading

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Set an Example

Paul had mentored young Timothy and sent him out on a mission to Ephesus to stand up to some false teachers. There is some indication that he was timid by nature, so this may not have been an easy job for him. Nonetheless, he was Paul’s choice for the job. He tells him not to be intimidated by others, but instead to set an example for them. Continue reading

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What a Blessing!

Paul’s prayers and blessings are always instructive to us as we learn to pray. Continue reading

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If

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together despite the differences of our background, beliefs or experiences Continue reading

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Bending God’s Ear

Awestruck by his greatness, amazed by his abounding love toward him, David always knew where to turn. Continue reading

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An Honest Heart

Who needs the good news (the gospel, which is the power of God)? We all do. Especially those of us who don’t think we need it. Continue reading

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To the Least

True love is feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, taking in the immigrant, visiting the lonely prisoner. The amazing part is that Jesus says when we do these practical acts of love and kindness to the “least of these,” it’s like we are doing it for Him. Continue reading

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