Tag Archives: love

July 15, 2016


Psalm 94:8-9 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Logic works only when you accept the … Continue reading

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June 7, 2016


Psalm 13:2, 5-6 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he … Continue reading

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May 19, 2016


Psalm 80:8 You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. Up to now I have largely overlooked this Psalm, and I dare say I have a lot of company in that. Previously, the … Continue reading

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February 19, 2016


1 John 4:7-8 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This and … Continue reading

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February 17, 2016


1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will … Continue reading

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February 15, 2016


For once I prefer the expression in the NIV to that in the Japanese! The idea of an outstanding debt really hits the nail on the head, but too often we don’t feel we “owe it” to people to love … Continue reading

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September 29, 2015


1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading

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September 28, 2015


1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. I have doubtless written on this verse many … Continue reading

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June 23, 2015


James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! You would think … Continue reading

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June 18, 2015


2 Timothy 1:13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. It takes great assurance to make a statement like this, but Paul had every reason for such assurance. … Continue reading

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