I once read a humorous story in the Houston Chronicle about some of the worst Mother’s Day gifts ever given. One man named Jerry Maltz decided to give his wife an iron for Mother’s Day. Apparently, he did not realize how poorly that gift would be received until Father’s Day arrived and his wife handed him an
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Few moments in Scripture are as tender and searching as this conversation between Jesus and Peter by the sea. After the resurrection, Jesus met His disciples on the shore and shared a simple breakfast with them. But beneath the calm setting was a deep wound in Peter’s heart. Only days before, Peter had denied the
Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life. Before we can truly love Him, we must first know Him, and that knowledge begins in His Word. It is difficult to love someone we do not know. The more we learn of God’s holiness, mercy, faithfulness, and grace, the more our hearts are drawn toward
When the Bible says that God is love, it does not simply mean that God shows love from time to time—it means love is part of His very nature. Love is not just something God does; it is who He is. Every action of God flows perfectly from His holy character. His love is never
Loving people is one of the greatest commands in the Christian life, yet it is often one of the hardest things we are called to do. Some people are easy to love—they are kind, encouraging, and pleasant to be around. Others require what we often call “extra grace.” They test our patience, challenge our attitudes,
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