Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. When you meet grace, you know it, and leaves you encouraged, accepted and loved, even if what you heard was… Read More »

“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.   Luke 6:35 I know today’s devotion sounds like… Read More »

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”             Mark 12:30-31 We began this week learning that we should love one another… Read More »

Our love for others is our grateful response to the love God first demonstrated to us.  1 John 4:19 TPT Human love is wonderful, but God’s love working in us is supernatural! Human love’s response is to love someone who loves you. But supernatural love that is enabled by Holy Spirit, love’s those who are unloveable,… Read More »

Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others. Love never takes failure as defeat, for it never gives up.                1 Cor. 13:7 When we hear the word love, our minds usually go to someplace romantic. We picture romantic movies, card,… Read More »

Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear. It is punishment that makes a person fear, so love is not made perfect in the person who fears.   1 John 4:18 This week we are focusing on love. Not love defined by the world, but love as defined by… Read More »

For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control.     2 Timothy 1:7 TPT Yesterday we began our new Sermon Series about the purpose of Holy Spirit in our lives. When we hear Scripture talk about the power of Holy Spirit, it… Read More »

 They came near the town of Emmaus, and Jesus acted as if he were going farther. 29 But they begged him, “Stay with us, because it is late; it is almost night.” So he went in to stay with them.   Luke 24:28-29  NCV I haven’t written anything for a few days, because honestly, I didn’t know what… Read More »

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.  Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.  And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that… Read More »

Some friendships don’t last for long, but there is one loving friend who is joined to your heart closer than any other!  Proverbs 18:24 TPT The other day I had to make a decision that took some consideration. I remember saying to a friend, I made the decision and didn’t have to ask someone else… Read More »