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Jesus’ Love Formula
Valentine’s Day brings love to mind. Love reminds us of Jesus. So, FJ thinks about Jesus, love, and Valentine’s Day. He shows how Jesus exhorts us to treat our enemies and then declares that rewards will follow. “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will […]
Continue readingLiving Lovingly and Being Loved
Jesus and Valentine’s Day both speak of love. FJ writes about how we learn about love from Jesus and how we are loved by Him. He encourages us to share our love for Jesus on Valentine’s Day. Read on to see what FJ says. Living Lovingly and Being Loved © Joe Griffitts Living lovingly while […]
Continue readingWhat Is Repentance? And Why Should It Matter to You?
Do you know the meaning of repentance in the Christian faith? If so, do you think it matters if you are already a Christian? Read on to see FJ’s beliefs. He wrote this for our church newsletter in 1993. A Morning of Glory © 1993, FJ Griffitts Praying with an inner sense of God’s presence […]
Continue readingLove Is…
February is the month known for love. Today, I write about how Valentine’s Day derives from God’s love. Carole and I celebrate Valentine’s Day each year because of our love for each other. We give cards to each other. We also eat out at a favorite restaurant. Throughout the years, we have celebrated our love […]
Continue readingThe Greatest Love Story
Is there a connection between God and Valentine’s Day? Yes! Love! God loves us. And on Valentine’s Day, we express our love to those we care about. These words run the gamut from humorous sayings to declarations of undying love. But the Source of love is God. Read FJ’s “The Greatest Love Story.” –Carole “For […]
Continue readingLet’s Not Forget the Real Meaning of Love
The 4th of July is coming fast. Let’s think about the patriots’ love that led to July 4th. But what does love have to do with this patriotic holiday? When we look at July 4th, we remember barbecues, eating watermelon, and fireworks. Even so, love—love of God and love of others—formed the cornerstone of our […]
Continue readingLiving A Life Worth Loving
Life IS worth loving. You read that right: loving. Loving life makes your life worth living in hard times. Untold numbers of individuals cling to their lives from an innate sense of worth. Despite invisible physical disabilities that some endure, they still choose life. Amidst suffering and disregarding mental and physical pain, they choose life. […]
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