Enduring Love Psalm 136:1-3

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.  Sometimes do miss the obvious message. We see the billboard with our name displayed asking us for our hand in marriage, and we just actContinue reading “Enduring Love Psalm 136:1-3”

Light Bulbs – 1 John 4: 12

1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. I love lightbulbs! I have them in every lamp in my house, every recessed ceiling fixture, even outside my house. And I bet you do too! Light bulbsContinue reading “Light Bulbs – 1 John 4: 12”

Medal of Honor – 1 John 3:16

1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. There is a series on Netflix that highlights “Medal of Honor” recipients, those who risked their lives to save the lives of othersContinue reading “Medal of Honor – 1 John 3:16”

Love Is – Ephesians 5:1-2

Ephesians 5;1-2 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. One of the most difficult things to do on a consistent basis is think about other people first.Continue reading “Love Is – Ephesians 5:1-2”

Impossible Love – John 15:12-13

John 15:12-13 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. I love suggestions! I can take suggestions every day of the week. Suggestions can be rejected, ignored, pushed aside. Commands, on the other hand, mustContinue reading “Impossible Love – John 15:12-13”

Love and Faithfulness -Psalm 89:14

Psalm 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. I have noticed the trend to throw away relationships. It seems that love doesn’t last, like the fading aroma of a freshly baked apple pie, it fades once it is baked. The smell is wonderful and filled withContinue reading “Love and Faithfulness -Psalm 89:14”

Wishing Ill Will – Psalm 70:2-3

Psalm 70:2-3 May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame. Is it alright to wish ill toward our enemies? We hear a lotContinue reading “Wishing Ill Will – Psalm 70:2-3”

Hard Work

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. What I find hard to believe is that there are those who want to reward irresponsible behaviors. Instead of rewarding those who work hard,Continue reading “Hard Work”