Rude Driving and Loving Relationships
Love is not rude ~ 1 Corinthians 13:5a I have a rude habit when I drive, and I'm probably the only one who does anything like this. From time to time, I tend to get a little too close to the car in front of me. I do this [...]
Arrogant People are Puffed People – February 19
Love is not arrogant ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is selfless; however, it is so easy to become puffed up and arrogant. Think about it. Sometimes we try to "one-up" each other in relationships. Your spouse or friend shares an experience with you, and then you have to share [...]
Pride and Dishwashers – February 18
Love does not boast ~1 Corinthians 13:4 As I look back over my marriage, I can identify times when my arrogance and pride caused problems in my relationship with my wife. Sometimes I'm just a man with no sense. I thought I could get points with my wife. I [...]
Envy is the Enemy of Contentment – February 17
Love does not envy ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4 Paul was my best friend growing up. He lived two doors down and we did most everything together. We played video games, football, basketball, and most everything else. I can remember one Christmas Paul got a moped from Santa. No, I'm [...]
Love is Kind – February 14
Love is Kind ~1 Corinthians 13:4 So often on Valentine's Day, we think of girlfriends and boyfriends, husbands and wives, and people who are falling in love. I want to steer the ship in a different direction today. I am confident that Jesus' instruction for us to love our [...]
Patience is Difficult – February 13
Love is patient ~1 Corinthians 13:1 This is certainly the time of year when we all think about those we love. I wanted to share some thoughts about the kind of love that Jesus wants us to demonstrate towards others. None of the traits are easy and all take [...]