What 1 John 5:1–5 reveals about how loving God, loving people, and keeping his commands are tied together “Love one another.” It’s probably one of the most familiar lines in church — and one of the most quietly defeating. Not because we disagree with it. Because we know exactly how far short we fall. The… Continue reading The battle you can’t seem to win was already won for you
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Don’t Forget Whose Child You Are
When was the last time something truly moved you—your heart actually stirred? Where were you, and what brought it on? The answers are different for everyone. Some people seem to live inside moments like that almost daily. Others have to sit and think hard before one comes to mind. Maybe it’s worth asking yourself first:… Continue reading Don’t Forget Whose Child You Are
Love is not a feeling — it is a decision, and it costs something
When “love one another” becomes a slogan, John asks a sharper question We say the word “love” far too easily. “I love you.” “I love my church.” “I love this community.” Sometimes those words are true. Sometimes they are just what we say when a warm feeling passes through us — and that feeling, as… Continue reading Love is not a feeling — it is a decision, and it costs something
Humility Is the Way of Life — The Courage to Confess Sin and the Healing of the Soul
We often speak of humility as one virtue among many, yet Scripture treats humility as a matter of survival. The proud will fall (Prov. 16:18), and the humble will receive honor (Prov. 29:23). But have we ever stopped to ask what humility truly is at its core? Humility is not merely an attitude of self-deprecation.… Continue reading Humility Is the Way of Life — The Courage to Confess Sin and the Healing of the Soul