As the Day Begins “Let brotherly love continue.” Hebrews 13:1, KJV. Some people make kindness feel natural. Others test our patience before the conversation has properly begun. We may feel guilty about that difference, wondering whether irritation means our faith has failed. A. W. Tozer’s supplied reflection offers a helpful distinction: loving someone in ChristContinue reading “Love Beyond the People We Find Easy”
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The Words That Put Courage Back
On Second Thought “Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” — Proverbs 12:25 Encouragement is one of the simplest gifts we can offer, yet it is also one of the most frequently withheld. We notice that someone appears weary, but we hesitate to speak. We wonder whether our words willContinue reading “The Words That Put Courage Back”
Strength Beside Me
God’s Design for Shared Life As the Day Begins “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” — Genesis 2:18 There is something deeply revealing in the first recorded statement of what is “not good” in creation. Up until this moment in Genesis, everything GodContinue reading “Strength Beside Me”
Sacred Intimacy
The content emphasizes the importance of reclaiming a biblical view of sexuality, particularly through the lens of the Song of Songs, which celebrates sexual love as a sacred gift within marriage. It advocates for open conversations about sex in Christian communities, encourages teaching children a healthy understanding of sexuality, and promotes healing in marriages to restore intimacy and joy.
Real Friends Tell the Truth
The piece emphasizes that true friendship involves honesty and correction rather than manipulation. It critiques the concept of emotional venting, suggesting it exacerbates anger rather than alleviating it. Instead, individuals should focus on self-control and surrendering emotions to God, prioritizing truth, grace, and personal responsibility in relationships.