… Because He is Love Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is Love [emphasis added] (1 John 4:8). So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love [emphasis added], and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in …
In our last article, this statement was made: “The Theology of the Family begins here. Our homes, no matter where on the planet, are to be the special locale of the image of God. Redeemed men and women who now love the Father, are loved by the Father, and exist in the love of the …
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It was stated by Spinoza, “There is no good or evil in any absolute sense. Good and evil are relative notions- relative to us and our particular interests and uses.” Spinoza, along with many post-modern thinkers, has a desire to do away with the idea of set standards. The world is slowly changing the definition …
Comparisons are important. They teach truth and illuminate truth. Jesus makes a remarkable comparison in His “Good Shepherd” discourse in John 10:14, 15, “I am the good shepherd; and I know My own, and My own know Me, even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life …
Buzzwords are the new trend in the church today. Words like “authentic, missional, relevant, and radical” are used by churches to let people know that they are on the cutting edge; that this is not your grandmother’s church, and it is definitely not that old-time religion. People are promised “Spirit-filled messages,” whatever those are. But …
Words often become misused. And when a word becomes misused, its true meaning often gets lost in the jumble of nuances and colloquialisms. The word “love” is just such a word. Today our word “love” can mean anything from the highest expression of self-sacrifice and devotion to no more than lustful self-gratification or a fondness …
During the 17th century, Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, sentenced a soldier to be shot for his crimes. The execution was to take place at the ringing of the evening curfew bell. However, the bell did not sound. The soldier’s fiancé had climbed into the belfry and clung to the great clapper of the …
The Forgotten Love It is an exceptional season. A unique experience for each person, some travel great distances to be with friends and family. Others remain content at home, sitting in front of the fire reading the story of Christ’s birth while the snow quietly settles outside. Still others gather on the beach, where they …
In our church, we have a Guest Care Team. Their responsibilities include making sure guests are warmly greeted, information is put into their hands, and opportunities for future contact are gathered. This is merely one way we try to intentionally exude warmth and love as a local church body. We want to avoid that age-old …
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When I was in seminary, I had the privilege of teaching through the book of 1 Corinthians for a couple of years in a group study at my local church. During that study and teaching through 1 Corinthians, I was able to see a biblical church body at its worst. Here was a church that …
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