In Luke 10:25-37 is Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, and with all his parables, the lessons are impactful to our lives no matter the stage of our spiritual growth and maturity. The backdrop for this parable is Luke 10:25 (NLT), the occasion of…
In the Old Testament, under the Law of Moses, there were clear consequences for disobedience—death being the ultimate penalty for sin, as Romans 6:23 reminds us. The Law was more than just a set of rules; it was a mirror, reflecting God’s perfect holiness…
Rom-coms, reality tv, and romance novels often make it seem like love is always easy and effortless. But the truth is, real love is more than a feeling; it’s a commitment, and it isn’t always easy. It’s not just about those warm, fuzzy feelings…
For the benefit of our lives on earth, our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and grace, has established and provided many types of relationships. He designed them to support and bless every individual from childhood through adulthood. Sometimes we forget that it was…
If choosing love were always easy, everyone would do it, because the benefits of choosing to love always outweighs everything else. However, the reality is that choosing to love others rather than repaying them the same unkindness they’ve doled out to us is not…
When we feel insecure, we look for security in relationships with others, and sometimes the people in those relationships let us down. We’re so disappointed by this that our insecurity grows. Wondering if there’s anyone that can truly understand and relate to us, sometimes…
Goodness is delivered through God’s love, and there is never a moment or fraction in all of time that this isn’t true. God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good. Through His goodness, grace, and mercy, our God also…
1John 4:16(NLT) says, “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” God’s love has no equal. It is patient,…
Neal spent six years in one short relationship after the other. After a couple of months, he’d lose interest. He always blamed the woman, saying that she had some habit or quirk that drove him nuts. He left a trail of broken hearts, and…
2Timothy 1:7(NKJV) informs us, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Fear doesn’t come from God, it comes from the devil, and this is very important to know. This verse…
