I recently read about a man who prided himself on being a “law-abiding neighbor.”
He never stole. Never trespassed. Never violated a single ordinance. Continue reading
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Love Without Hypocrisy: How Genuine Love Lives
In 1873, famed evangelist Dwight L. Moody was scheduled to preach in Chicago on the very night the great fire broke out.
As chaos spread, people fled for their lives. Buildings burned. Families scattered. Panic ruled the streets.
Moody had every reason to leave. No one would have blamed him. But instead of escaping, he stayed. Continue reading
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A Labor of Love–From Duty To Delight
William Barclay tells a story about British writer Bernard Newman, who once stayed in a Bulgarian peasant’s home. During his visit, the daughter sat quietly, stitching a dress from morning until night.
Curious, Newman asked, “Don’t you ever get tired of that endless sewing?” Continue reading
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Seventy Miles for an Enemy
What would you do if your worst enemy was about to die?
Would you care?
Would you intervene?
Would you walk seventy miles to save him? Continue reading
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Loving The People You Don’t Like
In his Thought for the Day, Alan Smith tells the story of a patient who had skipped a doctor’s appointment. When he finally showed up, this conversation ensued.
Doctor: “I see you’re over a month late for your appointment. Don’t you know that nervous disorders require prompt and regular attention? What’s your excuse?”
Patient: “I was just following your orders, Doc.”
Doctor: “Following my orders? What are you talking about? I gave you no such order.” Continue reading
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The Two Commandments That Change Everything
I haven’t counted them, but Bible commentator Warren Wiersbe notes that the Jews identified 613 commandments in the Old Law—248 positive and 365 negative.
Supposedly, they had also divided the commandments into two basic categories: “heavy” or important commandments and “light” or unimportant commandments. Thus, one could focus on the “heavy commandments” and not worry as much about the “light” ones. Continue reading
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When Faith is Fueled by Love
Some things just go together. You think of one, and you think of the other:
Peanut butter and jelly.
Hot and cold.
Soap and water.
Sun and moon.
Chips and dip.
Dos and don’ts.
Mashed potatoes and gravy. Continue reading
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When Love Lives in the Light, Love Glows
“We’ll leave the light on for you” was the tagline for a famous, decades-long commercial for Motel 6, first ad-libbed by spokesman and radio personality Tom Bodett.
Bodett’s down-home, folksy voice and personality became synonymous with the brand for over 35 years. “We’ll leave the light on for you” wasn’t flashy or clever. It didn’t promise luxury or unique amenities. It promised rest, safety, and a welcoming, clean place for weary travelers. Continue reading
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What Happens When We Love More?
On January 2, 2007, Wesley Autrey, a New York City Construction worker and a Navy veteran, was waiting for a train at the 137th Street–City College station in Manhattan with his two young daughters.
At around 12:45 p.m., he and two women noticed a young man, Cameron Hollopeter, having a seizure. Autrey borrowed a pen and used it to keep Hollopeter’s jaw open. Following the seizure, Hollopeter stumbled from the platform and fell onto the tracks, as described by New York Times reporter Cara Buckley. and recorded in Wikipedia.
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What Kind of Love?
“I love pizza!”
Have you ever said that?
Maybe you’re recommending a favorite pizza place to a friend and confidently say, “You’re going to love their pizza!”
What we really mean is that it tastes good—it satisfies a craving. But what if it’s cold? Or burned? Or the crust is soggy? Or the toppings aren’t what we ordered? That “love” can cool off pretty quickly. Continue reading
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