LOVE’S FOUNDATION
And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested Him with a question: “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” Jesus declared, “‘LoveG25…
NOT IN THE TOP TEN
Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?” “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If…
PRIORITY NUMBER ONE: LOVING JESUS
Anyone who lovesG5368 his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who lovesG5368 his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and anyone who does not take up his cross and…
FRUIT FLOWS FROM FOUNDATION OF LOVE
FOCUS ON LOVE
Beginning today, we will post excerpts from our book, Living in Love, the first book in the series The Fruit of the Spirit: The Produce of God’s Presence which is available at Amazon.com:
JOY IN THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY
Now to the One who can keep you upright and plant you firmly in His presence—clean, unmarked, and joyfulG20 in the light of His glory— to the one and only God, our Savior, through Jesus the Anointed our Lord, be…
THE GREAT JOY OF SPIRITUAL CHILDREN
The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth: Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. For I was overjoyedG5463 when the brothers came and…
REJOICE TO SHARE IN CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoiceG5463 that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyedG21 at the…
JOY INEXPRESSIBLE
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoiceG21 with an inexpressibleG412 and glorious joy,G5479 now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the…
COUNT IT ALL JOY
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion G1290: Greetings. Consider it pure joy G5479, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing…