Category Archives: Love

February 14, 2017 · 6:45 am

Celebrating Our 50th Valentine’s Day

 

weliever-055-2

50 years ago I bought my first little heart-shaped box of Valentine’s Day candy, walked across the Florida College campus from “C Dorm” to Sutton Hall and said “Happy Valentine’s Day” to a young lady I had only been dating a short time.

By the next Valentine’s Day, Norma Jean and I were talking marriage. By our third one together we were married. Over the years we’ve celebrated Valentine’s Day where ever our ministry has taken us. Ohio. Kentucky. Tennessee. Back in Florida, twice. Missouri. And now Texas. Continue reading →

7 Comments

Filed under Love, Marriage

Tagged as , ,

October 6, 2016 · 4:59 am

How Do You Show Love in the Home?

love-in-the-family

How do you show love in the home? A quick Google search reveals 806,000,000 answers to this question  in just .77 seconds!

The answers include: “100 Ways You Can Love Your Husband.” “100 Ways You Can Love Your Wife.” If that sounds overwhelming, then there is “10 Ways To Show Your Spouse Love.” Or just “3 Ways To Show Your Love.” Of course, we don’t want to leave out the kids, so you can learn “7 Ways to Show Your Kids Love.” Continue reading →

1 Comment

Filed under Family, Love

July 13, 2016 · 5:01 am

GREAT VERSES OF THE BIBLE: Romans 8:38-39

Romans 8.38.39

David DeWitt tells a funny story about Chippie the parakeet. He was simply minding his own business and singing his song one day when his owner decided to clean out his cage with the vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and the lady went to answer it and that was when things began to go horribly wrong for little Chippie. Continue reading →

4 Comments

Filed under Great Bible Verses, Love, Uncategorized

April 12, 2016 · 7:05 am

Should We Guided by Law or Love?

Pope.Francis.Joy of love

 

“Pope stresses spirit over rules” read the front page headline of Saturday’s Kansas City Star.

The article reported Pope Francis’ news conference at the Vatican Friday unveiling his latest 260 page writing entitled “Amoris Letitia” or “The Joy of Love.” According to the article “Francis’ worldwide challenge (is) to minister to the consciences of people in all their fragile imperfections and not be cornered by rigorous doctrine.” Continue reading →

3 Comments

Filed under Authority, Bible, Love

Tagged as , , , , , ,

November 24, 2015 · 6:00 am

How Does Love Deal With Hurts Without Keeping A Record Of Wrongs?

CharlieBrown.Football 

Last week in a post from 1Corinthians 13:5, we wrote about “(Love) keeps no record of wrongs.”

In response, one of our regular readers, Stephen, commented, “forgiving someone isn’t a license for them to keep on running over you (continue hurting you through their actions).” He then mentioned the analogy of Lucy holding the football for Charlie Brown and asked that I write about this issue.

It was a classic every football season for several years in the Peanuts comic strip. Charlie Brown practicing his place kicking and Lucy holding the football.

Continue reading →

5 Comments

Filed under Forgiveness, Love

Tagged as , , ,

February 17, 2015 · 7:55 am

How To Love Someone You Don’t Like

Dog.Cat.2

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 →

3 Comments

Filed under Love

Tagged as , ,

July 29, 2014 · 8:45 am

How To Love Someone You Can’t Stand!

CatandDog

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 →

5 Comments

Filed under Love, Relationships

Tagged as , , ,

June 19, 2014 · 5:57 am

Love Without Measure

www.artbytabitha.comIt’s early Thursday morning.  The darkness has given way to dawn here in Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada.  Coffee is brewing.  It’s going to be another great day!

However, there’s a bit of sadness setting in.  Today is our last day before returning home.  While it’s always good to get home, this trip has been special.  It has been a week of firsts.  Our first trip to Niagara Falls.  My first meeting with a church in Canada.  The first time we’ve spent the week in a 5th wheel RV.  And the first time we’ve eaten French Fries with gravy!

But more importantly it has been an opportunity to share the gospel and enjoy fellowship with the Wellandport brethren.  They’ve been gracious.  Giving.  And Generous.  In their encouragement.  Kindness.  And support.  And none more so than our hosts for the week, Michael and Sherry Stephens. Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Filed under Love

Tagged as , ,

May 28, 2014 · 5:06 am

How Does The Second Great Commandment Apply to Treatment of Homosexuals?

LoveNeighbor

“How do we hold to “both” values that homosexuality is a sin but that gays shouldn’t be discriminated against? — or in Africa, killed”

This question was one of several that I began answering yesterday raised by one of my regular readers. It was in response to a post last week “What is Truth?”

The same reader previously asked a very probing and important question regarding the Christian’s attitude and treatment of homosexuals.  Continue reading →

9 Comments

Filed under Homosexuality, Love

Tagged as ,

December 4, 2013 · 6:19 am

The More Excellent Way: Five Lessons For A Better Life

Light.Love

Last Sunday while we were in Florida for Thanksgiving, Norma Jean and I visited the SkyviewChurch in Pinellas Park.  In the mid-1980’s we were a part of that church-Family.  So, it was good to return and see old friends and enjoy fellowship.

For the past 28 years Charles Murray has preached for Skyview and now serves as one of their elders.  He’s a good man.  And a fine gospel preacher.  I’ve been thinking about his sermon.  It was Biblical.  Practical.  And relevant to the needs of our day.  His text was 1 Cor 12:31-13:1. Continue reading →

4 Comments

Filed under Love, Uncategorized