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The New Testament is full of verses commanding us to love each other--not a suggestion (John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 John 4:21, etc.). The scary one is 1 John 4:7-8 where Paul says that we don't even know God if we don't love because God is love. NetChaplain...

I very recently discovered that we have so many beautifully written prayers. I know there are many in the Bible, but I didn't realize there are literally books-on-books of them! I'm excited to discover even more! Do you have any favourites, or prayers you've written yourself that you'd like to...

I did not write this; the author is unknown. It is one of my favourites. The Weaver My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me, I cannot choose the colours He worketh steadily. Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow, And I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper And I, the underside. Not till the...

"Use this verse to assess your thoughts and check to see if you're thinking Biblically"--that is the only practical advice I've heard for this verse. BUT today I heard a pastor on youtube (Mike Winger) recommend going through each point and speaking to each thing. So if you have time, would you...

Growing up I always felt like my only way to God was through Jesus because God just didn't like me--Jesus had to "talk God down" from hating me. And after years of struggling with anger, fear and embarrassment from childhood abuse, I decided to give up on God out of anger--thinking that God...

Most of the time I truly love being single, but today just isn't one of those days. I am sure these feelings will pass, but for now I feel ashamed and embarrassed. I feel like I'm letting Jesus down by not being content right now. Sometimes I would just love a big hug from a man who loves me in...