“So then, my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.” The Apostle Paul Love and Lordship in Focus...Waiting for, or showing deference to, others is a sign of love and humility. No wonder The Holy Spirit directed us to wait for one another even as we gather together as believers to eat…but it’s about much more than just eating. Wait Patiently for One Another (1 Corinthians 11:33) Our next "one another" is somewhat interesting in that it is... Read More
March 3, 2025
Greet One Another…With a Kiss?
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“Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.” Paul (Romans 16:16) Love and Lordship in Focus...There is great significance in how we greet one another…but do we have to do it with a kiss? Well, maybe. Let’s take a look at how we can be obedient to the “one another” that is “greet one another” and show Christ's Love to them. Our next "one another" may be difficult to grasp in today's licentious culture but it is powerful as... Read More
February 25, 2025
Instruct One Another
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“I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.” Paul (Romans 15:14) Love and Lordship in Focus...Paul’s command from The Lord to “instruct one another” means that we are not only studied and prepared to help guide others but that we humbly accept instruction for them as well. As we continue with how we are to love "one another" we find Paul charging us, just a few verses beyond the... Read More
February 17, 2025
Accept One Another
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“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Paul (Romans 15:7) Love and Lordship in Focus...Accepting each other can only be done as we die to self and surrender to Christ living in us…only then can we receive others as they are and bring praise to God! "Accept One Another" (Romans 15:7) I pray each of us takes faithfully and seriously God's "One Another" commands in Scripture as we continue to fulfill the Greatest Commands...Loving God with... Read More
February 10, 2025
Living in Harmony With All Others
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“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Paul. (Romans 12:16 NIV) Love and Lordship in Focus...Pride is the greatest destroyer of loving relationships…the currency of Christ’s Kingdom…and it shows up in many ways. Seek to seek everyone through the loving eyes of Jesus! As I stated two weeks ago, in one way or another all the "one anothers" point to love and loving one another. That's why Jesus... Read More