— A Devotional Reflection on 1 John 2:7–11 The “new commandment” John writes about is also an old one — love one another. But loving our brothers and sisters is not a moral achievement; it is the natural result of living in the light. This article explores how hate and love shape whether we truly… Continue reading Love Your Brother — Why Forgiveness Is Not a Personality Trait but the Logic of the Gospel
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The Word of Life — The Jesus Who Was Touched, Heard, and Seen
— A Devotional Reflection on 1 John 1:1–4 In the opening lines of his letter, John announces the reality of Jesus Christ in the most concrete, sensory language possible: he was heard, he was seen, he was touched with human hands. This is not a theological slogan — it is a witness. A witness to… Continue reading The Word of Life — The Jesus Who Was Touched, Heard, and Seen
The Path to Overcoming Jealousy Through the Greatest Commandment
— A Devotional Reflection on Matthew 22 and 1 John 3–4 When jealousy rises in our hearts, what do we do? Scripture does not tell us to suppress it. Instead, it points us back to the greatest commandment Jesus gave us — to love God and love others. Drawing from Matthew 22 and 1 John,… Continue reading The Path to Overcoming Jealousy Through the Greatest Commandment