“We love, (only) because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 We've been talking about Love...God's love for us and ours for Him as His Word tells us that all Love and relationships are to begin. We love only because He first loved us (1 John 4:19) and our love must begin with wholehearted, sold-out devotion and love of Him with all we are so we can truly love ourselves and others (Mark 12:29-31). His Truth and Love is the only way we can do... Read More
September 2, 2024
Nuggets of Wisdom – LOVE
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“Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 We’ve been looking at the Wisdom of Love in Truth being the bridge that links us from knowing and loving God so we can move to knowing and loving ourselves and others (we’ll get to that specifically in the next couple of weeks). Let's continue to explore what real Love is according to God in Christ as the Author and Authority. We've looked at how Jesus felt relationally, mentally and emotionally, as well... Read More
August 26, 2024
Wisdom From God’s Word – Pt 2
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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10 As we continue to look at Love as the Bridge between God and us…both as we receive His Love and learn to love him, ourselves and others, we must pause to recognize why this is so… God is The Author and therefore the Authority over all things. As we continue to focus on Who He Is, in particular that He is Love, we must... Read More
August 19, 2024
Wisdom from God’s Word – Pt 1
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“Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.” Proverbs 4:7 (Good News Translation) Love and Lordship in Focus...All true wisdom is from God and aligns with His Truth and character that is Love and Holiness. To obtain Wisdom is of utmost importance because it God with us, in us and through us. As we transition from knowing and loving God to loving self so we can truly love others, I will be sharing simple but powerful nuggets... Read More
August 12, 2024
Holiness Over Happiness
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As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance,but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written: “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:14-16 (emphasis in original) Love and Lordship in Focus (this is the focus for L&L LIVE)...Our American Dream version of Christianity elevates happiness over holiness. This is idolatry as God’s Word commands us to “be holy” even as He... Read More