Tag: love

The Primacy of Love

“God has shown us how much He loves us . . while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:7 TEV. To be authentic, love must be practical and observable. My thoughts and comments today are about, “the primacy of love.” The summer before Gayle and I were to be married, my […]

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The Nature of Love

“Love always looks for the best.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 MSG. Love has the power to rescue a ruined life and heal a broken heart. My thoughts and comments today are about “the nature of love.” People usually see what they expect to find. If you look for people’s faults you […]

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Love Spoken Out Loud

“God will not forget the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people.” Hebrews 6:10 NKJV. Love is best seen in everyday kindnesses more than grand gestures. My thoughts and comments today are about “love spoken out loud.” There is much in our world that poses as […]

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Putting Others First

“Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” 1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV. The simple secret to joy is Jesus first, others second, and then yourself. My thoughts and comments today are about “putting others first.” Life in God’s Kingdom means accepting a vastly different value system. The […]

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Achieving Your Potential

“Stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” Colossians 4:12 NIV. Spiritual disciplines determine spiritual potential. My thoughts and comments today are about “achieving your potential.” Your innate desire to be more than you have been is from God. You have a God-given potential to become […]

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