The Rise and Fall of a Hero
There is a hero within us that wants to be recognized for making a positive difference in the lives of other people. That’s why when…
Tag: Love for Neighbors
Bible Verses on Sexual Purity
Today we are desperate for God’s wisdom on our sexuality. These Bible verses on sexual purity will get the conversation started on the right track.…
The Nazi Doctor
One morning I awoke at 5:00 am from two upsetting dreams. In both cases the person that I was helping angrily interrupted me to say…
Love Much!
Are you like the sinful woman crying at Jesus’s feet, clinging to him for mercy? Am I? Do we know how desperate we are for…
Set Aside your Best Gift for a Better Love
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14). Last night some dear friends took Kristi and I to a Christmas concert…
Speaking the Truth in Love
Conflict. It’s inevitable in marriage and our other close relationships. When you love someone you’ll have misunderstandings, disagreements, and hurt feelings in that relationship. This…
The Power to be Kind to Difficult People
Most days we find ourselves up close to someone we’d rather not deal with. (And often it’s a family member or friend!) Perhaps the person…
The Pastor of the Grocery Store
A young man named Johnny had Downs Syndrome and worked as a grocery store bagger. He didn’t feel that he had much to offer other…
The Love You Long For
If you were asked, “What is love?” How would you answer? Most people define love by expressions of care or generosity, which are essential to…
The Advent of Your God-Dream
Advent means “come.” At Christmastime we celebrate the miracle birth of “Immanuel,” God come to be with us. Jesus Christ was born to the virgin…