Tag Archives: Christian love

Envisioning a Changed Life

Posted on May 24, 2021 by salooper57

Jesus presents this life as free from the terrible burden of anger. And anger is a terrible burden to bear. It is like carrying a heavy wire basket full of knives, with points sticking out on top, bottom, and all four sides. You try to hold it away from your body, but whenever you get tired and let down your guard, you get poked. You try to shift the weight, but it happens again and again. And it’s not just you: the people close to you keep getting hurt. Continue reading →

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The Biggest of the Big Three: Love

Posted on May 2, 2021 by salooper57

Here is the sermon, The Love of Your Life, from 1 John 4:7-12.

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How to Know If God Loves You

Posted on April 29, 2021 by salooper57

Christians love because of who God is, but also (this is the second of the three reasons St. John gives in 1 John 4:7-12) because of what God has done. Verses 9 and 10 state: “By this the love of … Continue reading →

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The Love of Your Life: Light, Fire, and Love

Posted on April 28, 2021 by salooper57

In 1 John 4:7-12, the Apostle of Love gives three reasons why Christians love each other. First, they love because of who God is (vv. 7-8). Second, they love because of what God has done (vv. 9-11). And third, we … Continue reading →

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The Contrast Society: “See How They Love”

Posted on January 15, 2021 by salooper57

On the night before he was killed, Jesus huddled up with his disciples, told them what was about to happen, and laid out his expectations for them. This is what he said: “My children, I will be with you only … Continue reading →

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