“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” ⎯ 1 Corinthians 13:1 Scripture can really come alive when we take time to examine a passage. Read the verse above again and take a moment to think what it […]
“In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor.” ⎯ Acts 9:36 Here’s a quick quiz. This may be easier if you have been a Christian for a while but give it your best shot. Think of what comes to you mind […]
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ⎯ Ephesians 2:8-10 This […]
“Now about brotherly love we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. And in fact, you do love all the brothers throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers, to do so more and more.” ⎯ 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 The track and field portion […]
“Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they […]
“The LORD said to me, ‘Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods.’” ⎯ Hosea 3:1 Have you ever been caught in the “one up story” conversation? That’s when someone tells […]
“Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.” ⎯ 1 Peter 2:16-17 Freedom . . . It’s hard not to take it for granted, isn’t it? In fact, […]
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.” ⎯ 1 John 4:18-19 Have you ever used the word “because” to answer a question someone asks you? Then […]
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” ⎯ Romans 12:9-10 Have you ever watched one of those reality shows on TV where people try to sell items to a pawn shop? Sometimes before an item is […]
Queridos padres, Gracias por animar a su hijo adolescente a asistir a nuestra serie de estudios bíblicos Jesús y El Amor por Otros. Concluimos la serie con un estudio sobre lo que significa ser conocido o definido por nuestro amor por los demás. Hablamos sobre algunas personas en las noticias y algunas a lo largo […]
