Love is patient. Those are hard words. They become even more difficult when you look at the definition of patience: the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Some people seem to be born with the gift of patience, but for most of us, it’s a skill that […]
Love is a collection of traits that are developed over time and then exerted for the good of someone else. That’s why love isn’t easy. It takes time, and those who don’t invest time in growing as a person will often struggle to love others well over time. One of the traits that allows us […]
Jesus famously taught that loving God and loving our neighbor was the foundation of following God. It sounds shockingly simplistic. As we begin to try to love God and others though, we quickly realize that things that are simple are not always easy. To begin with we must face the question: “what is love?”. After […]
When Jesus summarized the Old Testament commandments from hundreds down to two directives, you would think that it would have made things easier for those seeking to follow God. While it makes things more clear, it does not make them easier. Love God and love your neighbor. Clear enough. But love can be tricky. My […]
One of the major themes we see pop up throughout the Christmas story is the challenge to not be afraid. “Joseph do not fear to take Mary as your wife.” Even though this story is not going to go at all like you had planned. “Do not be afraid Zechariah, for your prayer has been […]
From her concert stage in Sweden last week, Madonna spoke words of love and hope in the aftermath of the nightmarish events in Paris. Yeah, Madonna. Here’s a bit of what she said, “Only love will change the world, but it’s very hard to love unconditionally, and it’s very hard to love that which we […]