“For I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus” (Galatians 6:17). Today many people will celebrate Valentine’s Day, a holiday where flowers, chocolates, and special dates show love. Some Latin American countries call it the Day of Love and Friendship. In the Philippines it is a popular…
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised. (Song of Solomon 8:7, ESV) Some of the most valuable things in life cannot be bought with money: respect, loyalty, trust, wisdom, happiness, true…
“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by…
“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 This…
“The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.” Psalms 91:14 This world understands very little of what unconditional love really is. We can allow hurt and unforgiveness to change how we feel about a person. Bitterness and resentment can…
“Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together.” Colossians 3:14 CEV In the coming weeks there is the possibility that people will be more at odds with one another, throwing hate filled words at each other like rocks. The world is in chaos, and…
“When I felt my feet slipping, you came with your love and kept me steady.” Psalms 94:18 CEV I have seen a recurring theme in my devotion time lately, and that is love. In moments of struggle, pain and hurt my mind does not automatically assume I need love. Nor…
“But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don’t easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.” Psalms 86:15 CEV There are many times when those around us, hurt us. Moments of betrayal, abandonment and unkind words that can break our hearts, and cause us to…
“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Psalm 103:1-2 We are now in the seventh month of being separated from our friends and our church family because of Covid…