“We have spoken openly to you; our heart is wide open.” II Corinthians 6:11. To many people, living large means having the best possessions and living extravagantly. That kind of life, however, doesn’t bring true purpose or satisfaction. Followers of Jesus Christ are to live large in a different way. Paul told the Corinthians, “Our […]
Therefore, love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. Deut. 10:19. Just as God ministered to the Israelites who were leaving Egypt, He instructed them to imitate Him by loving and hosting strangers and widows. We too are loved by God and empowered by His Spirit to serve Him by serving […]
“[Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.” I Corinthians 13:7-8. The Bible reminds us that love is patient and kind. It us not self-seeking or easily angered. Real love originated with our Father, who gave us the gift of His Son. As we seek to show […]
“Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.” Genesis 41:39. A story in the Bible about Joseph tells how he used his skills to play an important role in helping people survive a 7-year famine (Gen. 41:53-54). In his case, he […]
“We have spoken openly to you; our heart is wide open.” II Corinthians 6:11. To many people, living large means having the best possessions and living extravagantly. That kind of life, however, doesn’t bring true purpose or satisfaction. Followers of Jesus Christ are to live large in a different way. Paul told the Corinthians, “Our […]