Real love does not boast. It doesn't make a point of telling other people about their spiritual achievements. It won't impress on others it's impressive actions, power, knowledge, education, material wealth, beauty, skills, personal importance,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Brothers, are we depressed or sad when we see others prospering more than we do? Getting ahead on a job, having an easier life, not having the same physical problems that we have; are we sad or do we rejoice? If we have a love that is not envious,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Do you sometimes become afraid that someone might become equal to you in eminence and position, respect and possessions? That's envy. But there's more to envy than that; so don't be too quick to say "I don't have a problem with that." I don't know...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Without love, nothing will be accomplished for God. Love is power.Do you want to have a fruitful life of ministry for Christ? Remember, that according to the Bible, the most important factor in making an impact for Christ is not having great...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"We do so much indirect communication. Instead of talking to people, we talk to someone else about people. That's not kind [love]. Kindness is love in working clothes. Kindness is not just talking about being concerned about winning people to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Paul is exploding in praise in his prison cell. The overflow of his mouth while suffering is not complaint. His joy is obviously not fuelled by pleasant circumstances. True praise is based on something FAR bigger than pleasant circumstances. All...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How can you object to the type of love claimed by homosexual couples? How can you argue against the type of love that drives a man to commit adultery with a woman in order to help her through a difficult time? There are many things in our day...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Look around you…our great cities, our towns and villages; robbery, and murder, and drug abuse, and sexual immorality… Lord why don't you do something? He is longsuffering.” Dr. Wayne MackThis is the most brilliant series...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Some people suffer for the Gospel in the most shocking ways, not only now, but throughout the history of the church. Some have even died the most horrific death of being burnt alive. Paul sobers our thinking when he declares that even if you or I...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“If we have tremendous speaking ability, and we are not communicating with people with a heart of real love, it is not only going to be worthless, Paul says, but it is going to be a hindrance, its going to be annoying and irritating.”...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
