1 Corinthians 13 (The Message) The Way of Love If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a […]
“What does the Bible say about tough love?”……Answer: “Tough love” is an expression that is generally thought of as a disciplinary measure where someone is treated rather sternly with the intention of helping them in the long run. For example, tough love may be the refusal to give assistance to a friend asking for help […]
“Soul mates? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?”……The common idea of a “soul mate” is that for every person, there is another person who is a “perfect fit,” and if you marry anyone other than this soul mate, you will never be happy. Is this concept of a soul mate biblical? […]
“What is the love of Christ?”……Answer: The phrase “love of Christ,” as opposed to “love for Christ, refers to the love that He has toward mankind. His love can be briefly stated as His willingness to act in our best interest, especially in meeting our greatest need, even though it cost Him everything and even […]
God’s Love for me Recently, out of a desire to grow in my love for God, I decided to spend a few days alone with Him in the woods. ……Before I left, a friend prayed, “God, I know how You’ve wanted this time with Francis.” Though I didn’t say anything at the time, I secretly […]
“Why is loving others often so difficult?”……Answer: Loving others can be extremely difficult at times. A common phrase to refer to those people that we consistently find ourselves challenged to love is “extra grace required” people. But even people we generally like can sometimes be difficult to love. The main reason we run into difficulties […]
“What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?”……Answer: When Jesus said we are to love our enemies, He was creating a new standard for relationships. He proclaimed to the crowds listening to His Sermon on the Mount that they knew they were to love their neighbor because the command to love […]