Love is such a cliché word these days. I can love God, love my family, love my life, and so on. But I can also love shopping, cooking, and being extremely organized. In all honesty, the word “love” is probably one of the most overused words in our culture today.
With so many denominations in the Christian church, how are we supposed to come together as the Body of Christ with so many differing beliefs? For those of you who don’t know this about me, I love to do research and analyze my findings. Those who are close to me know this “flaw” of mine…
They will know Him by our love for one another… Religious freedom gives us the right to worship as we choose. And I am so thankful to have religious freedom in this country! But what happens when we all disagree on how (or who) to worship? Nothing demonstrates the vast array of religious beliefs in…
When it comes to taming the tongue, it can often be easier said than done. We all lose our temper sometimes or say something we didn’t intend on saying. But the Bible is clear that we have a choice to make when it comes to our speech… We can choose to speak words of life…
1 Corinthians 13 is known as the Bible’s “love” chapter. Often read at weddings, this chapter gives us a long list of character traits that true love exhibits. One thing I find particularly interesting, however, is that the very first attribute listed is patience. (Everyone’s favorite – right?) Yes, true love is patient, which makes the…
Criticism happens. Sometimes it can be a positive or constructive tool in our lives; but more often than not, it ends up leading to hurt feelings and offense. In school, our teachers critique the homework we submit. In the workplace, our boss is criticizing our job performance. At home, our friends and family critique the…