1 Corinthians 13 is well-known for its profound description of love. There is so much wisdom jam-packed into that one short chapter that many of the words get leap-frogged and passed over. So let’s pause for a moment on these three: “Love is patient…” (verse 4) Here’s a very practical application about how to be loving … Continue reading People of patience sleep on it
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Annoying people
Do you want to know something people dislike about holiday gatherings? Annoying people. I know, maybe it’s awkward to talk about, but it’s true. Among other things, annoying people: (a) Think they know everything (b) Only talk about themselves (c) Frequently criticize others (overtly, or passive aggressively) At this point, you’re probably thinking I’m going … Continue reading Annoying people
Zeroing in on the key ingredient
For centuries people chewed on the bark of Willow Trees to relieve pain. As we entered the modern period, some people wanted to find out why. Did it have something to do with chewing on the rough bark itself? Or did it have something to do with the orange-ish resin? They did some tests. Nope. … Continue reading Zeroing in on the key ingredient
What makes Christians different
1 Corinthians 13:13 "So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (ESV) Today's Thought What makes Christians different? This is a tricky one that is definitely answered differently by different people. And there are a lot of things I could say. I could say that as Christ-ians our … Continue reading What makes Christians different
