"But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love." --1 John 4:8 (NLT) You may think this Bible verse is rather short, but I believe it is also very profound. To see what I mean, let's compare our love with God's love. The Bible says that His love is unchangeable, [...]
"Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. [...]
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." --Matthew 5:16 (NIV) What special memories does Christmas have for you? As a child, I loved Christmastime. I still remember shopping for Mom and Dad's presents in fancy department stores in downtown [...]
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." --John 3:16 (NLT) Did you ever go to summer camp when you were a kid? There were two major camps in my life, and I wanted [...]
"In Everything Give Thanks", by Pastor John Enabnit Jim and Bob bumped into each other on the street one day. Bob looked like he was on the verge of tears. “What in the world is wrong with you, old friend?” Jim asked. “Let me tell you," the sad fellow replied. "Just three weeks ago, an [...]
"Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.” --John 11:25-26 (NLT) Once, not long ago, a teacher named Doris gave her students an Easter assignment. After telling them about Jesus' [...]