Posts with the tag “god-s-love”

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” - John 14:15Many people approach the Bible expecting pressure. You open it and brace yourself for rules, corrections, or reminders of where you fall short. Over time, Scripture can start to feel like a checklist you never quite complete. When that happens, reading becomes heavy instead of life-giving. God never intended His Word to function that way...  Read More

“Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.” - 1 John 3:1Every parent understands the pride that rises when talking about their children. They share stories, show pictures, and light up whenever someone asks about them. That kind of joy is not forced. It flows naturally because love overflows. The pastor once described his father carrying...  Read More

"For by grace you have been saved through faith And this is not your own doing it, is the gift of God not a result of works so that no one may boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9When it comes to our faith journey, too often, there is somewhere along the way that we start thinking God’s love is something we have to earn. Maybe you grew up in a home where approval was based on performance, or maybe you’ve jus...  Read More