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23 September

Does love really matter?

Devotional, September 23, 2020

Life changes like the seasons. We contemplate the passage of time as summer turns to autumn. Our hearts and minds remember the past months and mark the visible changes. We look forward to the new, and something within us longs to cultivate truth. As seasons change, it is not unusual to become introspective. Autumn is a lovely season for soul searching…. Does love really matter? Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” In other words, obey what our Lord has said. He talked much about love. He lived it and, ultimately, gave His life for it. The entire.

3 April

God knows you

Devotional, April 3, 2019

“Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.” I John 3:1 God loves us so much that He became our Redeemer and paid a ransom for our lives with His own. We are valuable not because of who we know or what we have accomplished. We are priceless because of who He is. Understanding that we are created in His image and precious in His sight will forever change our perspective on love, life, and living free from the awful burden of sin. There are battles that take.

11 August

Love and Mercy

Devotional, August 11, 2015

And so it was, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, ‘Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ But when Jesus heard that, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’”.

13 February

Love Matters!

Devotional, February 13, 2015

“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” I John 4:15-16 The nature and character of Christ is abiding love. (Luke 6:27-38) Those who say they belong to God, believers in His Son and atonement, must demonstrate the fruit of His Spirit. He is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and gentleness. He is unfailing faithfulness and enduring love. Sin is destructive.

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