Tag: love

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2024-01-25

The Measure of Maturity

Jesus said His disciples would be known by their love. Beloved, to walk in covering love is to show ourselves truly acquainted with Christ.

2024-01-21

Overlook an Offence

When someone sins against us, our flesh rises up and demands retribution. But the way of grace must watch over our hearts, guard our mouths, and release the offender.

2024-01-18

Open Windows

Reading through the gospels, it is amazing to discover the number of times the phrase “Jesus saw” occurs.

2024-01-09

Real Life

Thought: God wants us to have life! Real life. Life that lasts forever with him! That's why he sent Jesus, so we could have life.

2024-01-06

Like A Warm Blanket

There’s also great comfort in knowing God hears me and hears my prayers. He stands ready to receive all the prayers I lift up to Him.v

2023-12-28

In God’s Thoughts

“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!” Psalm 139:17

2023-12-26

Reflecting God’s Love

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another" John 13: 34-35

2023-12-17

A Christ(mas) Meditation

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room. You have prepared your gift list. You have begun preparing your house for the holidays. Take time to prepare your heart.

2023-12-11

Wounded by Words

If you have suffered or are suffering because of someone else’s words, you’ll be glad to know that there is a balm for this laceration. Read 1 Peter 2:23

2023-12-10

God Isn’t Fair (thank goodness)

There is relatively little difference between the most ungrateful, wicked people I can think of and me, and I had better be deeply grateful that God is, in fact, "unfair" in this way,

2023-12-08

Hope

The hope of the gospel is a blessed hope, uniquely tied to the resurrection of Christ from the dead and His return. This hope is much different than wishful thinking, positive thinking, or religious thinking that is not based upon the Word of God.

2023-12-08

This Changing Work

Part of the work God does to grow us and change us is by testing through various trials. On the other hand, some of the changing work He does in our lives is quiet and gentle as He asks us to willingly bend our hearts to the work He is doing.

2023-11-23

Don’t Hide

Do you run and hide from things you are afraid of, or if you think they are too difficult for you?

2023-11-22

The Look of Jesus

Devotional: THE LOOK OF JESUS. Often we cringe when we think God is looking on us. We transfer our own judgmental attitudes onto Him, finding it difficult or impossible to believe that His looks are full of grace and truth.

2023-11-19

Jesus Loves All

Devotional: Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another”

2023-11-16

Look in the Mirror

When people see you reflect Jesus, they are drawn to His great love. They'll sense His unconditional acceptance.

2023-11-14

His Workmanship

My prayer for you is that you recognize the greatness that is on the inside of you. Every one of us has been created with specific intent.

2023-11-12

What Does it Mean to Love God?

Pain brings us back to the basics of our faith. “Do you love Me?” Are you ready to say with me: “Father, you know that I love you.”

2023-11-08

A Gift to Enjoy Daily

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit! I don’t want Your Spirit on a shelf in my life. Your Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in me, is the most intimate part of my life, making me fit for you. I don't want to take your gift for granted. Amen.

2023-11-07

Keep Yourself in God’s Love

One day I thought about the verse, “Keep yourselves in God’s love,” (Jude 21) and I wondered, “How do I keep myself in God’s love?”

2023-11-07

Accepting God’s Gift of Love

Many people simply can't believe that the Lord could love them. Others believe that He loves them, but only when they are pleasing Him in some way. Why is it so hard for us to accept His unconditional love?

2023-11-04

The Pursuer

God pursued us even before we began to pursue Him, and that He knows us even more than we know ourselves.

2023-11-03

To Love Others

We are not the source of love: God is. We are not the great example of love: God is. God's love is expansive and open to all.

2023-10-31

Ripened By the Sunshine of His Smiles

Many Christians remain stunted and immature in spiritual things, staying the same year after year. If we are going to ripen in grace, we must live near to Jesus -in His presence- ripened by the sunshine of His smiles. We must continue in sweet fellowship with Him.

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