John started his second letter by declaring his love for his readers. Most probably a group of believers or a congregation. But he said that his love for them went even further. 1-2My dear congregation, I, your pastor, love you in very truth. And I’m not alone—everyone who knows the Truth that has taken up […]
Read moreMy sister-in-law sometimes helps out at a home, taking care of young babies whose parents don’t want them. They stay there until suitable homes are found for them. It’s very sad how these children’s lives start here on earth. With their first breath, they are rejected, no, basically thrown away. Often, this throwaway child syndrome […]
Read moreLet me tell you the beautiful story of Suzette and her dad: I loved my dad very much. From the day I opened my eyes, I was his little girl, and he always called me his Baby when talking to others about me. When he got into the car, I got in too. I drove […]
Read moreSince Jesus’ time on earth, people have struggled to understand the idea of grace and works. We are used to the idea that you must do something to get something. Nothing is free, right? And when something is free, we think: “There’s a catch. It must be a scam!” However, God operates on a different […]
Read moreI’m trying to figure out what the word “definition” means. The dictionary says: A short and precise description of an idea or concept. So, a definition helps us understand what a word really means. And then I wondered … what is the definition of love? Wikipedia gives the following meaning: Love is a feeling of […]
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