Category: Agape

Unnatural, Undeserved, Unconditional, and Sacrificial Love for Enemies

May 3, 2016

With words, Jesus teaches his disciples to be merciful and gracious. They are to love their enemies, do good to those who are harming them,  pray for those abusing them, and bless those in the process of cursing them. On the evening of his arrest, Jesus again teaches his disciples to be merciful and gracious, but this time he … More Unnatural, Undeserved, Unconditional, and Sacrificial Love for Enemies

He Foresees Our Folly and Forsakes Us Not

April 30, 2016

There are some judicious leaders who think through everything before acting. They are those who contemplate then speak. They keep their thoughts and emotions close to their chest, and rarely do they deviate from their carefully considered and drawn-out plan. They are bold and confident as they march forward. They are detailed and precise in execution. They are best described as … More He Foresees Our Folly and Forsakes Us Not

Undeserved Favor, Unfathomable Sin, Unconditional Love, and Uncomfortable Discipline

September 16, 2015

David was the recipient of God’s undeserved favor. God, through the prophet Samuel, came looking for this young man. He was the one selected to be God’s messiah. He was the anointed one who was called to shepherd Israel. He was the one specially filled with God’s Spirit and enabled to write inspired poetry. David was … More Undeserved Favor, Unfathomable Sin, Unconditional Love, and Uncomfortable Discipline