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"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
John 13:34-35
June, 2017, Volume 16 Issue 05
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Notes from Nancy
I am always amazed and filled with joy when I read that Jesus calls me friend (John 15:13-14). . ...more
Women in Christ Commentary: The Greatest Gift
From the Scriptures we learn "God is love" (1 John 4:16). The same verse reminds us "whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him." ...more
Bible Study Guide: Love One Another
How does God express his love to us? How can we love one another as God loves (John 13:34-35)? ...more
Abundance of the Heart: Love Is Given, Not Earned
I have one granddaughter. She's entering her adolescent stage of life. Over the years, I have affectionately called her "my favorite granddaughter." The most recent time I said that, she responded with a grin on her face, "I'm so glad I didn’t have to earn it." ... more
Exhortation: The Greatest Commandment
The religious leaders of Jesus' time were always trying to trip him up. They would come up with a question which they thought would divide his followers or get him in trouble with the Romans... ... more
Book Review: The Ten(der) Commandments
Ron Mehl, the author of THE TEN(DER) COMMANDMENTS, asks, "Have you ever heard the Ten Commandments described as a love letter...a tender, heartfelt message from the very hand of God?" ...more
If you haven't yet read Guidelines for Research Reading from the first issue (January 2002), we recommend reading these brief suggestions as an introduction to the book reviews. ...more