“Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Execute true justice, Show mercy and compassion Everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, The alien or the poor. Let none of you plan evil in his heart Against his brother’ – Zechariah 7:9-10, NKJV How we treat others is very important to God. He doesn’t ask… Read More God’s Call to Love Others
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom – Psalm 111:10 What does it mean to “fear” the Lord? Does it mean to be terrified of Him? No. It means to be in reverence of Him (to have and show the utmost respect) and who wouldn’t be once they come to know Him? The psalmist actually gives us some… Read More Fear and Wisdom
Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, and to love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, to keep the commandments of the Lord and His statutes which I am commanding you today for your good? –… Read More What God Requires of Us
In John 13:2-17 Jesus washed twelve pairs of dirty feet. Why? He wanted to teach the disciples about serving those whom you love. Words of love are meaningless without actions to accompany them. He wanted them to love each other as He loved them and part of that love is willingly serving each other. Jesus… Read More Love in Action
Tired of taking care of a family whose ingratitude knew no bounds, she decided that after she finished the housework, the cooking, the laundry and the ironing, she was going to pack her bags and go and stay at her sister’s place. She’d watched her mother waiting hand and foot on her father who never… Read More Tired
“Why are you being so nice to me?” The woman asked the black teenager as she unpacked the groceries. She had hurt her ankle in a fall and was told to rest it for a week. The girl, her neighbor, offered to assist her until she was fully recovered. She was following the example of… Read More Neighbor
Ever since I was a child, I used to gaze at my reflection in the pond or in the looking glass and wonder what was wrong with me–why my father didn’t love me. He has never shown me any affection. How I longed for a kind word, a tenderness in his manner toward me but… Read More My Father
They searched for the tribesman and the woman missionary. They combed the beach, and searched the cave but there was no sign of them. The only thing they found was a note the woman had written. They gave it to her fiance. A love too strong for us to deny We leave this island behind… Read More A Love Too Strong/Threshold #writephoto
“Is your uncle at home?” Ashley asked casually as they walked the grounds on a beautiful, sunny spring afternoon. She was wearing a denim jacket because it was still a bit cool. They were at Eastwell Manor where Bradley was staying with his uncle until he found his own flat. It was a magnificent place… Read More A Misunderstanding
It was lust not love that make Amnon sick. He lusted after his half-sister Tamar who was very beautiful and a virgin. It seemed hopeless for him to do anything about his lust for her. After finding out what was troubling him, Amnon’s friend came up with an idea. idea. He advised Amnon to: “Lie… Read More Not Love
Notes to Women 