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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 13

“Love is not irritable or resentful, keeping a tally of abuses.” ~Apostle Paul

April 22, 2023

Here is a concept to be considered. Our Father is perfectly in love with us. He isn’t, can’t, won’t fly …

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“Love does not insist on its own way.” ~Apostle Paul

January 22, 2023

The big deal: God doesn’t force Himself on me. He is love and love doesn’t know how to do that. …

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How should we examine ourselves?

December 19, 2022

I shouldn’t let my faith go on cruise control. The Apostle Paul urges disciples of Jesus to examine themselves. I …

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Love is the main thing about the main thing.

December 3, 2022

Love is not stingy. Love is not miserly. Love is not tightfisted. Love is not grudging. Love is bighearted. Love …

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Does God’s love ever fail?

October 28, 2022

Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”.  Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …

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“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul

October 11, 2022

We see athletes do it all the time. Strutting their stuff when they do something cool. Subtly we are learning in …

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“Love does not envy or boast.” ~Apostle Paul

September 22, 2022

How many times do we envy what someone else has? How come they have such a loving family? How come …

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“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

August 5, 2022

We worry about tomorrow. We regret yesterday. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenged us to pray, “give us this …

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“If you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” ~Jesus

February 8, 2022

  For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive …

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Does love always look for the best?

September 22, 2021

God is love. God is always looking for the best in us. He does not see our foibles and quirks. God …

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Does hope disappoint?

August 8, 2021

The main thing: Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I see Jesus. …

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Is kindness shown by God’s people?

June 15, 2021

First Corinthians 13 stands as one of the most famous chapters in the Bible. The subject is love, and many …

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Is love always “me first”?

April 16, 2021

God is love. He isn’t selfish. Plainly put, neither should I be. Love is selfless. That is the way of …

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Is there a plan B with God?

April 7, 2021

As we seek to mature in the Master [Lord], one of the big three things to focus on is trusting …

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Can we learn to love like God and Jesus?

December 16, 2020

Jesus demonstrated His love for us by dying on the cross so that we can be reconciled to God the …

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Does love keep a list of grievances against the other person?

December 3, 2020

Sometimes we keep a list of other people’s wrongs. We can recite it chapter and verse. It can actually be …

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Does love ever give up and quit?

November 25, 2020

My heavenly Father never gives up on me. He loves me even when I haven’t wanted to know Him. He …

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Will love ever come to an end? What are the limits of love?

November 4, 2020

What is it about persistence in love? It must be something like the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going and …

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Are we ready to have extravagant love?

October 5, 2020

There is love and then there is extravagant love. My Father loves me extravagantly. I should love the same way. …

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Am I bankrupt without love?

October 4, 2020

This scripture blows me away. There is a question to be asked. Jesus wants to know. What is important? Not …

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I am bankrupt without love!

May 29, 2020

This scripture blows me away. There is a question to be asked. Jesus wants to know. What is important? Not …

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“The Spirit makes it clear that as time goes on, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars.” ~Apostle Paul

December 21, 2018

I don’t like to think about it. I prefer to ignore liars. They didn’t mean it, I think. Jesus is …

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Patience of Jesus – Do His disciples have it in relation to people?

October 30, 2018

God is patient with sinners. Jesus perfectly models that for me. Jesus is my example. Jesus shows me the way. …

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Anger — Dealing with it in Jesus | Becoming slow to anger

July 31, 2018

My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my day. That should …

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“Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ~Apostle Paul

May 30, 2018

Am I wrong to hope? Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I …

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Anger — Should I renounce it?

May 28, 2018

What is my mission? My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my …

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Is love optional?

March 29, 2018

Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. I often am not …

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“Hope unswervingly.” ~Apostle Paul

September 4, 2017

Can I hope unswervingly? It is an essential question. Can I? Will I? With the power of the Holy Spirit, …

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“Love is patient.” ~Apostle Paul

April 23, 2017

God is love. He is not frustrated with me. He is patient. Jesus puts up with a lot but keeps …

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“Love rejoices with the truth.” ~Apostle Paul — The love of Jesus will turn you INSIDE OUT!

April 6, 2017

The love of Jesus will turn you INSIDE OUT!  Jesus was pretty clear that it’s mandatory. “A New Command,” He …

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“Love cares more for others than for self.” ~Apostle Paul

March 20, 2016

God is love. He teaches me that the way, primarily, to His love. He loved us so much, He gave …

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“Love doesn’t strut.” ~Apostle Paul

December 6, 2015

We see athletes do it all the time. Strutting their stuff when they do something cool. Subtly we are learning in …

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“Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.” ~Apostle Paul

November 30, 2015

How many times do we envy what someone else has? How come they have such a loving family? How come …

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“Love doesn’t have a swelled head.” ~Apostle Paul

October 24, 2015

Love just does its job. That is normal in God’s way of doing things. Love doesn’t get all enamored with …

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“Love doesn’t fly off the handle.” ~Apostle Paul

September 27, 2015

Here is a concept to be considered. Our Father is absolutely perfectly in love with me. He isn’t, can’t, won’t …

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“Love doesn’t force itself on others.” ~Apostle Paul

August 21, 2015

God doesn’t force Himself on me. He is love and love doesn’t know how to do that. God has given me …

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“Love never fails.” ~Apostle Paul

July 7, 2015

Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”.  Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …

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“Now I know in part, but then I will know fully.” ~Apostle Paul

May 15, 2015

Some days it is like trying to see in the fog. I just don’t see things clearly. There is a heavy mist out. …

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“If I give all my possessions to feed the poor but do not have love, it profits me nothing.” ~Apostle Paul

February 14, 2015

Without love, all my charity is nothing. Love is the start and end of it all. It doesn’t matter what …

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“Love always looks for the best.” ~Apostle Paul

February 4, 2015

God is love. God is always looking for the best in us. He doesn’t see our foibles and quirks. God is …

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“Love isn’t always ‘me first'” ~~Apostle Paul

November 30, 2014

God is love. He isn’t selfish. Plainly put, neither should I be. God’s goal for me is for me to …

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“Love doesn’t keep a list of the sins of others.” ~Apostle Paul

August 28, 2014

Sometimes we keep a list of other peoples wrongs. We can recite it chapter and verse. It can actually be …

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“Love never gives up.” ~Apostle Paul

August 24, 2014

My heavenly Father never gives up on me. He loves me even when I haven’t wanted to know Him. He …

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“Love keeps going to the end.” ~Apostle Paul

August 2, 2014

What is it about persistence in love? It must be something like the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going and …

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“I’m bankrupt without love.” ~Apostle Paul

June 20, 2014

Today’s scripture blew me away. What is important? Not what the economy is doing. Not what I give away. Not …

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“Love extravagantly.” ~Apostle Paul

June 12, 2014

There is love and then there is extravagant love. My Father loves me extravagantly. I should love the same way. …

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Trust steadily and become more mature in God

May 12, 2014

As I seek to mature in the Lord, one of the big three things to focus on is trusting Him …

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