1 John 4:10 The first move is often the most important. New technologies are often about the first move in a new direction. Chess has only so many first moves, some better than others. In dating relationships, it is that first move that often takes the most courage. I know it takes courage toContinue reading “First Moves”
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Through Him
1 John 4:9 WE live in a world of electronic gadgetry. I don’t know about you, but the last thing I do at the end of the day is plug in all my electronics to be sure they are charged up for the next day. My cell phone is next to my bed onContinue reading “Through Him”
Essential Outcome
1 John 4:7-8 One essential ingredient of the Jesus-follower’s life is love. We have enough hatred in the world to meet everyone’s need for that. The news is filled with stories of hatred. And the stories of love are usually ones that trivialize it, like a lost puppy being rescued or a sex changeContinue reading “Essential Outcome”
Worldview
1 John 4:5-6 Our perspective on life changes everything. Let me give you an example. If you believe that the government has the solution to all human problems, then you will want a bigger government with ever increasing power. That is because when the problems don’t get solved, the answer is to make governmentContinue reading “Worldview”
Greater
1 John 4:4 Have you ever overheard a conversation and been confused by what you heard? You know you must be missing some pieces of information, but you just can’t figure out what you heard. You were never the intended audience of the message, so the missing information makes the communication incomplete and useless.Continue reading “Greater”
Key Ingredient
1 John 4:2-3 One of the things that makes up the training of a chef is learning the basic ingredients for the staple foods. That is because there are certain standard ingredients in each type of food. Bread has water, flour, sugar, yeast and salt. If you leave out one of those ingredients, youContinue reading “Key Ingredient”
False
1 John 4:1 We live in a world of “the new.” Almost every aspect of life is driven by the latest and greatest. You never see advertisements for “last year’s model.” Instead, advertisement drives us to feel inferior if we keep last year’s model rather than upgrading or trading it in. How many oldContinue reading “False”
More Than A Feeling
1 John 3:24 Some people confuse a physical feeling with the presence of God. If the music is just right, and the light is just so, and the meal is repeating, then God must be present. But the reality is, feelings lie, feelings change. Feelings are a source of information, just like sight, sound,Continue reading “More Than A Feeling”
Believe and Love
1 John 3:23 Sometimes we complicate life in ways that aren’t necessary. We add layers where no layers are needed. We put in details when the original was perfect. And then we wonder why we live under such stress. Think about the average American family with kids. The parent packs the kid’s scheduleContinue reading “Believe and Love”
Answered Prayer’s Secret Formula
1 John 3:21-22 Millions of people around the world love to gamble. It is part of their lives. They arrive at the airport late banking on their charm to get them onto the plane in time. That is a gamble. Some do it with their money as they “invest” in the stock market. SomeContinue reading “Answered Prayer’s Secret Formula”