Tag: Love
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Mercy
“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give…
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Pressing On: Acting Our Age
All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained. – Philippians 3:15-16 My children are a wonder to me. It is indescribable what the…
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Practical Theology: You Are What You Like
The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble. – Proverbs 19:23 (NIV) I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,…
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Practical Theology: Why the Devil Loves Me When I Drive
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold…
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Life in Community: Learning to Love Extravagantly
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.…
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Life in Community: Everyone is Broken
Everyone who believes has God’s approval through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no difference between people. Because all people have sinned, they have fallen short of God’s glory. Romans 3:22-23 (GW) “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if…
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The Love of God: The Beginning of All Other Good Things
Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (GW) It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NRSV) It is always ready to make allowances, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NJB)…
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The Love of God: Tough Love
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at…