But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) God Sent His Son What is God’s love like? We have so many expressions and demonstrations of love. Many of them are rightly cherished and appreciated for what they reveal about who we are and how […]
Read More JJ25 #18 – Demonstrate God’s LoveSomeone noticed the tears streaming, so afterwards they reached out and offered the kindness of friendship. It was a great act of kindness and compassion. But why the tears? Tears can be connected to sorrow. Hurt, pain, loss, longing, desperation, frustration and a range of other depressing factors can cause the streams. Yet on this […]
Read More Why The Tears?You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:43-45 (ESVUK) People relate to the word love as a matter of feelings that work themselves […]
Read More OTKC 11: Love Your EnemyLove is such a simply complex and complexly simple thing. Loyalty, faithfulness, and trust are wrapped up in there. Whatever people say about “chemistry”, there is a commitment that goes beyond affinity and mutual interests. The greatest expression of love, however, gives us room to reflect on the nature of the love we offer and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Greater LoveLove woncerful love. Such a word with so much interest and so prone to misunderstanding. Thank God He expressed what His love is like throughout scripture and made it an important part of what it is to know Him, serve Him and serve others. Thank God that Paul wrote about it so clearly to the […]
Read More For Reading Out Loud – 1 Corinthians 13It is such a delight to read the word of God and read what John has to say about who we are because of the loveof God and how that should make the difference to how we live. Check this video out and support the project by subscribing to the channel and turning on notifications […]
Read More For Reading Out Loud – 1 John 3(This is part of the series exploring Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. You can catch up on the series so far by clicking here. This entry considers Paul’s writings to Timothy covered in 1 Timothy 1.) This reading was recorded by Shirley Rosemarie Evans of Eden Cumi Ministries In considering and reflecting on these […]
Read More Paul & Sons: 03 – Mercy, Grace and Peace to You: An Encouraging StartHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: David offered some words of wisdom in unpacking the approach to the concept of “failure to plan is a plan for failure”. His content on the role of the entertainment industry, I found to be highly thought-provoking. The area that gave me the deepest sign was […]
Read More ADBC: 21- What A Day; It’s A Sin & I Wanna Know What Love IsThe start of this series kicked off with the admission that this is personal. Scripture was written for various reasons. The story of Ruth is written to give an insight into the heritage of royalty that was birthed in expressions of loyalty. This is a national story. It is not epic in scope but it […]
Read More Ruth Reflections: 06 – Learning From Ruth(Reflections and notes on Ruth 4. To find out more about the series of Ruth Reflections, read this.) It’s a family affair. The story began with a husband, a wife and two sons leaving a famine. The story ends with a grandmother cradling a baby that would grow to be the grandfather of the greatest king […]
Read More Ruth Reflections: 05 – Family Fortunes
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