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Love Is Not Proud – What Is Love? – Part 5
Love Is Not Proud A prideful person is recognizable by their behavior. Pride is manifested in many ways. A prideful person convinces themselves that they are always right. This makes it very difficult for them to admit when they are wrong, it makes it difficult for them to admit that they sin, and it makes…
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Love Does Not Boast – What Is Love? – Part 4
Love Does Not Boast Boasting is basically talking about ourselves. It is magnifying personal accomplishments, talents, needs, etc. Boasting is not love because boasting requires that a person focus inward instead of focusing on others. It is selfish and arrogant.
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Love Does Not Envy – What Is Love? – Part 3
Love Does Not Envy There is a lot of what love is and what love isn’t. In 1 Corinthians 13:4 it says that love does not envy. Envy is a resentful emotion that builds up when one wants what someone else has. WOW~~the times that I have failed in this. All of the times that…
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Love Is Kind – What Is Love? – Part 2
Love Is Kind Kindness is that warm-hearted motivation that leads one to be nice to others. It is tenderness, understanding, and consideration. Kindness is generosity. To be kind is selflessly aware and willing to help others.
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Love Is Patient – What Is Love? – Part 1
This is a famous scripture from the Bible. It is recited at many different events, the majority of which are most likely weddings. Husbands and wives are joined together in Holy matrimony motivated by their love for one another. Getting married is romantic, and it is a public declaration of love! As we commit to…
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Finding Strength To Keep Climbing In Marriage
In 2007 my husband and I joined a missionary team in Zambia, Africa. The base we stayed on sat on the edge of the Zambezi River. There was a trail that led down the cliff side to the rapids below. It took me a few days to gather the courage to attempt the hike, and…