Posts Tagged ‘Love’

Here’s a good reminder for each of us. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:2). There are so many good things in this life we can set our affections on. But let us remember, our priority is things above. Things eternal. Things real. Things truthful. Things good. Things […]

We could each allow our past sin and shame to immobilize us. The self-righteous like to shame others. Shame on you! They have forgotten. Never forget. Always boast in and exalt Christ. Lift up the hands that have fallen. The brother or sister who stumbles. Always encourage. Edify. Build up. After all, isn’t that what […]

Love does not lose hope in the power and ability of God to accomplish His perfect will and purpose in our lives through Jesus Christ. “According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:” (Ephesians 3:11). Love waits patiently with hope and full confidence in God’s ability. Christ centered love “hopes” […]

The word “beareth” literally means to cover over with silence. It means to keep secret, hide, or conceal a matter. Often, whenever we discover the shortcomings of someone else we can hardly wait to “leak” the news to our dearest and closest friends. Whenever you start a conversation with: “You promise not to tell anyone […]

Here is one of the great struggles in life. We have beautiful plans, delightful dreams, and amazing aspirations. But then comes life. Plans change. Dreams become nightmares. Aspirations? Disappointments. But the one truth. The one fact. The one unchangeable reality, is the love of God. Whatever condition you’re in, God’s love in Christ is eternal. […]