This is one of the most difficult posts I have had to put out. Why? Because this is one area that seems so divisive in the church today. As someone who has sat on both sides of the divide in this area, I understand why there is so much polarity concerning this topic. So today, Read More
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Love Under Light V
Money in Love Money is a controversial topic in the church today. There are those, who for their own selfish gain, have exploited members of the church. And then there are those who believe money and all that it stands for is evil. But, what does Love say about money? How should we handle our Read More
Love Under Light IV
The Intersection of Love and Money Life is a journey, whose quality is determined by the decisions you make. We all have a path that has been set for us by our Creator. No two paths are identical, though they should all lead to the same direction- the Father. I say should, because though the Read More
Love Under Light III
And the Second And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:39 (NIV) Second and similar to the greatest commandment is to love yourself and your neighbour. This reveals the truth that you can only love your neighbour to the extent that you love yourself. Why? Read More
Love Under Light II
The First and Greatest …Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22: 37-38 (NIV) Jesus summarized the 10 commandments (Exodus 20: 1-17)into one word, Love. The underlying foundation of the Law, which Jesus fulfilled (Matthew Read More
Love Under Light
Born of God Love…there are so many misconceptions about love. Everyone has their definition of what love is. The media often tries to paint an image of what love looks like, or should look like. We have allowed our experiences to dictate to us how love should operate. But today, I ask that you would Read More
A Father’s Love
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood, His mercy rains Unending love, Amazing grace This chorus captures the Father’s love so wonderfully. Unending love…love without an expiration date. A boundless love that rains mercy and favor on His own. Yes, on His own…for Read More
An Introduction to Love
I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine … Song of Solomon 6:3 (KJV) L.O.V.E … these four letters are so simple, yet so powerful. Love…we are all dreaming about it, seeking it, trying to understand it and if we are honest, we are trying to buy it from others. Who can understand love? Read More
The Heart That Receives From God IV
A Doing Heart A doing heart is a heart that takes action. It is a heart that acts in accordance to the Word it receives. The Lord speaks to us constantly through His Word. He guides us, gives us promises and teachings. But, all these are “null” in our lives if we do not consciously Read More
The Heart That Receives From God III
A Submissive Heart To understand what a submissive heart is, we must first understand what it means to submit. Submit: to yield to governance or authority Therefore, a submissive heart is one that recognizes that it is not its own authority. Rather, it makes the decision to yield itself to the authority of God. The Read More