A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) The knock at the door comes hard and firm. “I’m coming, hold on!” Mr Cocoa shouts as he walks toward the door. Still, the knocking is persistent, and growing more furious. “Hold your horses! I’m coming!” The door is flung open, and his mood isn’t helped when… Continue reading Teddy and Val Act 3
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Teddy and Val Act 2
A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) Teddy was stunned, as he stared at his smart phone screen. The disbelief slowly faded and he was drawn back to reality, as the image on his smart phone disappeared with a shriek, and a lost connection. What was that? What just happened? His mind began it’s… Continue reading Teddy and Val Act 2
Teddy and Val, Act 1
A Valentine’s Day Love Tragedy (in 3 acts) Slipping into her favorite, comfortable pajamas, Val rested on her bed, with her back against her pile of pillows and menagerie of stuffed critters. She scooped up her tablet, and swiped through her messages. Photos were posted. Friends were tagged. Likes, silly comments. ‘I can’t believe the… Continue reading Teddy and Val, Act 1
God’s Open Hands of Joy
When you receive Christ as your Lord and Savior, you begin a love relationship that lasts for all eternity! God’s expressions of love will begin to confront you everywhere you turn. He paints the sky with a sunset that says, “I love you.” He answers your prayers and says, “See, I love you.” He strengthens… Continue reading God’s Open Hands of Joy
Foundations of Marital Success. Ephesians 5:33
To be in a marriage is a matter of mutual love and respect. All through the preceding passage, from verse 21 through33, it talks to the husband more than the wife. Both are told to basically love and respect each other. It is one thing to have an attraction, or a passionate emotional love for another person. That love soon fades, and real love has to be worked toward.
Love is for Marriage. Ephesians 5:29
Nobody ever hates his own body. Sure, we are some times depressed, or certain people have thoughts of suicide. More often though, people will go to great lengths to preserve their own life. People endure hardships at the hand of extreme situations. Surviving a plane crash, or a shipwreck, or some other crisis of life and death. The desire to keep living is strong. Even Christians with the assurance of being in heaven have that natural desire to remain alive. As much as we punish our bodies, we still love them enough to take care of them.
The Spark of Joy.
Solomon 1:2 his kissing unto me, such kisses, from his mouth, for -most good, beloved, than wine. –Literal This is a snapshot of an eagerly expectant woman, or wife, waiting anxiously for her man to return home. He is approaching, walking up the sidewalk to head towards the door. She is inside, watching for… Continue reading The Spark of Joy.
Walking in the Light: Bible Survey for New Christians
Summary: He describes the person of Christ, in whom we have eternal life, by a communion with God; to which we must adjoin holiness of life, to testify the truth of that our communion and profession of faith, as also to assure us of the forgiveness of our sins by Christ’s death. He comforts them… Continue reading Walking in the Light: Bible Survey for New Christians
Life by the Spirit: Bible Survey for New Christians
Romans 8:1–17; Galatians 5:16–26 Summary: They that are in Christ, are free from condemnation. What harm comes of the flesh; and what good of the Spirit. but rather love, which is the sum of the law. He reckons up the works of the flesh, and the fruits of the Spirit, and exhorts to walk in… Continue reading Life by the Spirit: Bible Survey for New Christians