Created to Love
God created us to love. From the foundation of God’s unconditional love for us, God calls us to love and worship God and serve and pursue justice for the people around us. Created to Care As you may or may … Continue reading
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Tag Archives: God’s love
Love Is the Way (1 Corinthians 13)
While we might see this passage where Paul waxes poetic about love on its own, it is directly connected to what comes before: a discussion of spiritual gifts and how to use them. And that use is to love God … Continue reading
Love and Consequences (Hosea 11)
God’s anger at Israel’s disobedience comes from a place of love. God allowed them to experience the consequences of their actions, but not without warning them first. Our Sin, God’s Faithfulness This fall in the Narrative Lectionary, we have been … Continue reading
Love, Love, Love (Deuteronomy 5, 6)
The Israelites—after a long detour—are about to enter the Promised Land. Moses recounts their (mis)adventures since their deliverance, including God’s gift of the Torah: instructions on how to love. Since Last Time… Last week, we met the people of Israel … Continue reading
Core Value: Inclusivity Is the Goal
Our third core value at Spirit & Truth Publishing is inclusivity. Essential to God’s unconditional love is the inclusion of all people, especially those who have been traditionally excluded. Why We’re Here At Spirit & Truth Publishing, our purpose is … Continue reading
Core Value: Love Is Supreme
Our second core value at Spirit & Truth Publishing is “Love is supreme.” God loves us unconditionally, and our response is to love God and others. Simple, though never easy. Why We’re Here At Spirit & Truth Publishing, our purpose … Continue reading
Love versus Selfishness (May 17, 2020)
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Free Resource: Practicing Love (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (May 17—May 31): The Power of God’s Love The Point: God’s love is the greatest gift we can receive and share. This week, we have moved … Continue reading
The Church at Home: Joy
The news right now is grim and anxiety-producing. It seems like every email I receive and Facebook post I read tells me the way of life we have experienced in the past is over. But you know that. You don’t … Continue reading
Ridiculous Love (January 14, 2018)
Bible Readings: John 2:1-11 Free Resources: Water into Wine (Experiment) Unit Theme (December 31—January 21): Encountering the Messiah As we move further into the season of Epiphany, we see the glory of Jesus revealed more and more. Here we come … Continue reading