love

  • The Compassionate Neighbor

    I am growing more and more convinced that we, in an effort to justify our fear and panic, want to sanitize false beliefs by calling them compassion. When in reality we care very little for our neighbor(s), and instead only care for our own skin!  

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  • Peanut Butter Sandwich: Swallowing a Hard Truth

    Have you ever eaten a peanut butter sandwich without a drop to drink? If your throat is well lubricated you make it through the most part easily enough, but eventually, if you continue, you will run into a bit of a problem. The food will begin to get stuck in your throat. Depending on how…

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  • God Commands Good for Those whom He Loves

    Here’s a text that many Christians are familiar with and rightfully cherish: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good…” (Rom 8.28a; italics added). Unfortunately, this text is abused a bit either because of traditions or lazy reading.  For instance, when something tragic happens a person might conclude…

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  • Love and Law

    Love and Law

    Love is a catch word that has been robbed of worth in our society. Its beauty and truth has been watered down and distilled to the point that love is no more than a fleeting emotion. Perhaps one of the most popular Scripture texts used in weddings (well, I should say traditional style weddings where…

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