Nice, but Not Loving in Pulpits Over the past 10-15 years I have witnessed a subtle shift being preached from pulpits all across the nation. Oftentimes, these shifts are a result of pushing back against negative claims from our culture. … Read More
Holding Coats or Showing Love by Offense? We have grossly distorted the meaning of love. Our modern day expression of “showing someone love” means there should never be any reproof, rebuking, or criticism. If someone preaches a “strong” lesson, elders … Read More
Colossians – “Love is the Perfect Unifier” The title of this article is my translation of the last part of Colossians 3:14. The English Standard Version translates it thus: “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together … Read More
Loving Commandments In John 13 we find Jesus and the disciples at supper While washing the disciples’ feet, Jesus told Peter that if he refused to be washed then Peter would have not part with him. Upon completion of the … Read More
You Cannot Earn Love With the coming of Valentine’s Day Sweethearts give red, pink, white, (and in Texas) yellow roses. Chocolate companies all over the world mass produce myriads of boxes of chocolate in anticipation of the day. The candy … Read More