Category Archives: Love of Christ

Matthew 26

Reading for Monday, July 16: Matthew 26 The plot to kill Jesus is now in full force. The chief priests and elders agree to move quietly and stealthily, avoiding an uproar among the people. Meanwhile, Jesus is anointed for His … Continue reading

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1 John 4

Reading for Tuesday, May 29: 1 John 4 The NT issues several warnings about false prophets (Matt. 7:15; 24:11; Mark 13:22; 2 Pet. 2:1) and John expresses a similar sentiment to his audience. The Christian response, in light of the … Continue reading

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1 John 2

Reading for Friday, May 25: 1 John 2 John says he writes to keep his readers from sin (v1), but also to speak a word about our advocate against sin – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, whose atoning sacrifice cleanses … Continue reading

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Live Like Jesus, Love Like Jesus

Last Sunday night, one of our elders, Denton Kimbrough, led a prayer in our worship assembly and he used a phrase that immediately struck me. He prayed: Lord, help us to live like Jesus…and help us to love like Jesus. … Continue reading

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Founded Upon Love

I know men; and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on … Continue reading

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All That I Need

As I continue to reflect on the sufficiency of God’s love, it really calls into question how much I really need the other things I think I need. I mean, am I in relationship with God because of the “stuff” … Continue reading

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Learning to Love Like Jesus

Since I’ve been thinking about Rich Mullins today, I thought it apropos to post this quote I came across. This is Mullins talking about the love of God: Jesus said whatever you do to the least of these my brothers … Continue reading

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Memorize: Shema

I think I need to use this outlet to challenge myself. Other than “thinking about” the love of Christ all day long, I think I’m in need of some challenges. So I want to commit to memorizing more Scripture. Over … Continue reading

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I’d Better Get Used To It

I think the Resolution is making me a better person. I really do. But so far, the external proof might be a little hard to come by. In fact, you could argue that based on yesterday, I’m taking a step … Continue reading

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No Fear In Love, Part 2

I made this post on my other blog. Wanted to post it here, too. I have much to say, but with grad classes starting up again this week, I haven’t had the time to blog here like I want to. … Continue reading

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