Is hatred seen as evidence of a corrupt human nature?
Hatred is a poison that destroys us from within, producing bitterness that eats away at our hearts and minds. …
Hatred is a poison that destroys us from within, producing bitterness that eats away at our hearts and minds. …
We pay people to be critics. They make a living doing it. They sometimes even get fancy titles like consultants …
I watched what my father did. I now see so many of his traits and expressions as my own. In …
Peter has some great advice for us about enhancing our friendship with our brothers and sisters. If we really look …
There are some things to be careful about. I must take responsibility for building myself up. In fact, I can listen to my-self, …
I need to thank God for my brothers and sisters in the faith of our Master Jesus. When I don’t …
Jesus, the Messiah, has called us to obey. Jesus wants us and our complete devotion. It is His desire that we …
Mary was paying attention to what Jesus was saying. Martha was busy serving Jesus. Martha got upset that Mary was …
Here is a concept to be considered. Our Father is perfectly in love with us. He isn’t, can’t, won’t fly …
When we think of leaders, how often do we think of love and truth? That should become our normal criteria. …
What can go wrong? Our fear is that anything and everything will go wrong. That is an enemy whispering in …
I like hearing about the “new thing”. What is the shiny new object? Truth is not new. Truth is eternal. I …
God’s love for us is astounding. That is all there is to it. He sent his son Jesus to redeem …
Jesus demands that I get the point. I need to see Jesus. I need to have a passionate relationship with His Father. Reading …
Like a good parent, Our God knows how to keep it simple. Only 3 things on God’s list of “to …
If I asked my family, friends, and colleagues if I were on their side, what would the answer be. I …
I must be diligent in living out the truth of God’s commandment. I must be consistent and not waiver. I …
I am God’s creation. He made me. Jesus loves me. Everything that happens in my life works out for good. Courage …
King Jesus, the anointed Messiah, is direct with us. He can do nothing but say what He hears His …
Why this is important: Hope is bundled together with tribulations, perseverance and proven character. It is a result of love …
God knows exactly how much I can handle. God is God and God is Great. God will see me through to …
Why this is important: God showed His infinite kindness to me. God sent His Son Jesus to die for me. …
God is gracious. It is all God, through his son Jesus, and not anything I do. God gives His grace …
I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it. It happens. It is not pleasant. I …
Why it matters: Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and …
God’s good word to us is constant. There are no ups and downs with his love. The message of Jesus …
Love is not all about the emotion of it and our feelings. It is not sentimental gush. Over time, we …
I am seeking a new and shiny object. Innovation is cool. The new thing is the holy grail. I love …
I get distracted. It seems to happen too easily. It must be the “shiny new object” syndrome. Jesus challenges me …
To whom do I answer? Is it the minister, my wife, my boss, or my children? It is a simple …
Where is the loyalty? Where is the love? Doesn’t anyone care? God is loyal and God is loving. We can …
How often do I dwell in the past? Remember the time …. Ah, the good old days! I know I …
I have decided not to publish the video I had intended to this morning. The powerful video was created by Lion …
The big deal: God doesn’t force Himself on me. He is love and love doesn’t know how to do that. …
We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …
Why this is important: Here is a great promise. It is to everyone. No exceptions. And …. it is a …
I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. Friends and family …
Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …
John nails it, as always. John knows it is all about love. How many times does he remind me? …
Hear, O Israel: Yahweh our God, Yahweh is one. 5 You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart and …
Love is not stingy. Love is not miserly. Love is not tightfisted. Love is not grudging. Love is bighearted. Love …
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. …
Oh, boy, there are SO MANY people on this Earth! Billions and Billions and Billions. This site said there were …
Where does love come from? What is the origin of love? Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s …
We see athletes do it all the time. Strutting their stuff when they do something cool. Subtly we are learning in …
How many times do we envy what someone else has? How come they have such a loving family? How come …
God loves us. That is so very powerful. This passage is the most popular in the Bible. And with good …
Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …
True love is forgiving: God loves me so He forgives me for missing His goal (aka sin) for my life. …
Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …
Mothers are so special to us. Of course, my mother is no different. My mother, Dorothy Mae Frey was born …
It is normal to question our relationship with God. Just think of Thomas. Jesus loved him and chose him as …
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Master [Lord], knowing that in …
And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …
Jesus is clear. His apostle John is clear. My heart testifies to me what I ought to do. There is …
As mothers and fathers, we understand the love that we have for our children. Magnify that by a factor of …
Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …
You are my friends if you do what I command you. John 15:14 (CSB) How will we show our obedience …
I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you …
You shall love the Master your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all …
Jesus ushered in a new covenant (aka testament, agreement, or contract). Jesus did it through the blood he shed for …
Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for …
David has just spent 20 verses talking about how he feels abandoned by God. Seriously, he goes on and on about …
Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …
God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …
The religious leaders, in their contempt, arrogance and hypocrisy, thought they could get the best of Jesus. Of course, …
I am not where I want to be. I am leaning in to hear the Master more clearly. I want …
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to …
John saw the glorification of Jesus with his own eyes. Imagine that. John was there for the transfiguration. John saw …
God has started something in us. It is an amazing work. We serve a God who loves us and has …
Jesus sets standards for us based on a whole different world. It is His Father’s world. It is a world …
In our Father’s house there are many, many rooms. But the one thing there is no room for is fear. …
Why this is important: We do not have to be timid or shy. Fear cannot grip our hearts. He has …
Why this is important: There are people in our lives that simple challenge us. Many times, that challenge clearly brings …
Who is God? How do I describe Him to others? Where would I start? Here is a good place to …
Well, this is a simple job description. What is my job? It is to bless. That is it!! When I …
God is love. God is always looking for the best in us. He does not see our foibles and quirks. God …
God has a great goal and vision for fellowship. It is one of the two big things Jesus expects from …
God’s plan for us is plain, clear and simple. God challenges us to love, do justice, be kind and be …
Why this is important: We seek and search for the “new thing” and the “new message”. It is the shiny …
Jesus is beginning to wrap up his Manifesto (aka the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7). Jesus now lays …
God’s goal for us is for us to love our brothers and sisters in Jesus, the Messiah. When we receive …
This is important: Jesus is all about forgiveness. That is the reason God sent him to us. We need forgiveness …
The main thing: Now this is amazing. I am not disappointed when I hope. In my hope, I see Jesus. …
I have seen it too often. So, have you. Something that starts simple escalates. It turns into all-out war. My …
I have many things I am afraid of. God is God and Jesus is working with me to iron those …
It is none of my business. That is the stunning message from Jesus that He wants me to know. I …
Worth noting: What is my attitude? How should I act? What do I think God has in store for me? …
First Corinthians 13 stands as one of the most famous chapters in the Bible. The subject is love, and many …
Compassion is an attitude of care and concern, grounded in pity and sympathy towards others, given to us by Jesus. …
Is there Good News? There is good news. The Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the source, character, …
God’s love for humanity. There is good news in that the Word of God and Jesus offers an understanding of the source, …
Now this is amazing. One of God’s gifts is a sense of compassion in the heart to love. Even if …
What does God want of me? What is His goal for me? Many of us go through life not knowing …
Why this is important: Love is not about me. Love is about God and Jesus. I don’t know the first …
God is love. He isn’t selfish. Plainly put, neither should I be. Love is selfless. That is the way of …
Jesus challenges us to go beyond what the rules say. He knows we focus on “what the rule says” and then …
Why this is important: We are not the creator. We didn’t create love. God is the author of love. He …
As we seek to mature in the Master [Lord], one of the big three things to focus on is trusting …
Betrayal is very, very painful. Sometimes it seems like we just can’t let it go. It haunts us. Other days, …