Jennifer Waddle
The word lavish describes a love that is rich and abundant. It isn’t a word we use often—especially in marriage—but it paints a picture of extravagant love.
I know that most of us are too busy to put extra work or time into our relationships. But what if lavish love was less about work and more about living in the overflow? God’s overflow of love—in us—is like a fountain that never runs dry. And when we allow His love to flow through us, loving our spouses lavishly not only becomes a possibility, it becomes a way of life.
Here’s how to lavishly love...
Michelle S. Lazurek
1. Be the Example
Believe it or not, you are your children's most important model of morality. Children live what they learn. Watching parents act contrary to the Word of God can cause some great confusion as to what is right and what is wrong. It also sends the message the parents can do whatever they want. Integrity is being a good person when no one is looking. The best way to teach your children integrity and a good sense of right and wrong is within the four walls of your home. Model going the extra mile; you're...
(Psalm 110:1) stands as one of the most pivotal and frequently cited Old Testament verses in the
New Testament. Its brief yet profound declaration, "The LORD says to my Lord: 'Sit at my right
hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet,'" serves as a foundation for Christian
Christology, the doctrine of the Trinity, and the understanding of the Messiah's dual role as King
and Priest. To fully grasp its weight, one must examine its linguistic nuances, historical context,
and the transformative interpretation provided by Jesus and the early Church.
Historical and Literary Context
Traditionally attributed to King David, (Psalm 110) is classified...
Cally Logan
Joy Is the Quiet Assurance that God Is Who He Says He Is
We can find our rooted peace and joy in knowing that God is exactly who He says He is, and that is never changing. (Hebrews 13:8) reminds us that He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Rick Warren once concluded and shared that “Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright and the determined choice to praise God in every situation.” When we stop assigning joy to the category...
In the history of human civilization, no event has stirred as much controversy and transformation as the “Resurrection of Jesus Christ.” For the believer, it is the cornerstone upon which the entire structure of faith stands. For the historian, it is the घटना that overturned the balance of the Roman Empire. For the philosopher, it is the ultimate challenge to the concept of “death” as an inevitable end. It is not merely a religious doctrine recited in liturgies; rather, it is an “apologetic fact” that confronts the logic of the mind before it touches the depths of the heart.
First:...
Elizabeth Spencer
1. Walk before you talk.
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!" (Revelation 3:15)
Last summer, when my family and I were at a lake cottage we're grateful to be able to use, I came inside in the middle of the day and found my swimsuit-clad teenager sitting at the dining room table doing her devotions. What struck me most about the scene was that in the foreground was a pile of my husband's devotional books and his own Bible.
My girls grew up seeing their dad read...
Keren Kanyago
1. Seek God First
A healthy spiritual walk with God for each partner is the foundation of a great marriage. When both partners strive to seek God and live in submission to His ordinances, a lot of turmoil and marital issues are subsequently nipped in the bud. For instance, the couple may never have to deal with thorny issues like infidelity because they are both well aware that God outrightly forbids it. The Bible urges us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. As a result, all other things shall be added unto us. (Mathew 6:33).
If...
Melinda Eye Cooper
1. We might find Jesus waiting for us.
Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, ...., and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (John 4:7)
The woman at the well was doing a routine chore – drawing water from the well. Nothing was out of the ordinary, except for who was sitting at the well, resting – waiting for her.
I...
Whitney Hopler,
God chooses to love all people in all circumstances, and his unconditional love can inspire and empower us to choose love in our relationships – no matter what. Loving others even when it’s hard to do so is the most powerful choice you can make as a Christian, because it shows people that God – the source of all love – is really active in the world.
Here’s how you can love others no matter what:
Recognize that you have the power to choose. God will always give you the power you need to choose to love others, no matter...
Barbara Latta
Jesus told His followers multiple times to take heed against Satan’s devices because the fallen spirit’s only goal is the deception of mankind. He emulates truth and appears as an angel of light.
The Lord’s instructions included awareness about some deceptions we should take heed of.
Self-Righteousness
Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” (Mark 8:15)
Most members of the Sanhedrin were more concerned about their positions and power than seeking truth. They didn’t see their own sin; rather; they saw themselves as better than others. As leaders of Israel...
