We live in a time and culture where self-love has taken on a negative meaning. It’s about what makes you happy and fulfilled. When Jesus said to love others as ourselves, He clarified that we are to love ourselves as He loved us and that this love would spill over to include others.
A look at Lois and Eunice and the legacy they poured into Timothy
Jesus said that the church would be called a house of prayer. Even in the busy life He led, Jesus always made prayer a priority. The church today needs the power of God, the voice of God, and the presence of God more than ever before. We need to become prayer warriors.
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and…
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 The resurrection vindicated Jesus’ claims about himself, that he was the Son of God in the flesh, the fulfillment of God’s dealings with humankind. Christ’s Resurrection shows us that his promises are always kept…
For the joy set before Him [Jesus] endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 Remembering and celebrating the Last Supper of Jesus with His disciples.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 So many…
14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. 2 Peter 3:14 Peter ends his 2nd letter urging his readers to be diligent and at peace without spot or blemish, warning them not to be carried away by the error being taught…
8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:8-9 For Peter’s…