Love One Another | Everyone Is Accepted

Patience  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Patience: 1. Is the ability to sit back and wait for an expected outcome without experiencing anxiety, tension, or frustration. 2. Is the ability let go of your need for immediate gratification and be willing to wait. 3. Patience is the trait that displays tolerance, compassion, understanding, ...read more

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brennan Manning Wrote: "If Jesus Would Appear At ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 26, 2003

Brennan Manning wrote: “If Jesus would appear at your dining table tonight with knowledge of everything you are and are not, total comprehension of your life story and every skeleton hidden in your closet; if he laid out the real state of your present discipleship with the hidden agenda, the mixed ...read more

Tags: God The Father, God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unconditional Acceptance  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2004

A lady says: I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree.  The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I  wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called ...read more

Scripture: John 5:27-31

Tags: Unconditional Love

Denomination: Lutheran

Henri Nouwen Was Also A Person Whose Heart Was To ...  PRO

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 6, 2004

Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche community, an organization ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, Joshua 1:6-9

Tags: Faith, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sword And A Tear!" 2 Timothy 2: 22-26: Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 24, 2004

“A Sword and a Tear!” 2 Timothy 2: 22-26: Key verse(s): 24-25a “And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Tags: Compassion, Christian Love

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Christianity  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 7, 2005

When we experience unconditional love…we live in the light of God’s love we will have hope. Life is about learning how to love. His love for you is unconditional. James Van Tholen in his book “Where All Hope Lies” Writes: From the human perspective, when you compare (God ) to the other ...read more

Tags: Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness In Jesus

Love Is

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

Love is Slow to suspect -- quick to trust. Slow to reprimand -- quick to forbear. Slow to belittle -- quick to appreciate. Slow to condemn -- quick to justify. Slow to offend -- quick to defend. Slow to demand -- quick to give. Slow to provoke -- quick to ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Unrequited Love Is Love That Is Not ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008

"Unrequited love is love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is usually deeply desired. The beloved may not even be aware of this person’s deep feelings for them. This can lead to feelings such as depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, and rapid mood swings between depression and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love God, Love ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE James Moore tells about a man named George. George was a peacemaker with a big heart and wonderful sense of humor. Everyone loved George at church, and he was respected at the hospital where he worked. The reason why so many people loved George was because he was always ...read more

Tags: Kindness

Loved, To Be Love

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011

LOVED, TO BE LOVE One of the neatest gifts I've ever received was this little, hand towel. I was given this during my seminary commencement, and have cherished it ever since. The towel has a little saying on it: "Blessed to be a blessing" Isaiah 61:1. Isaiah 61:1-2 says: "The Spirit of the ...read more

Tags: Easter Maundy Thursday

Denomination: Lutheran