tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post8184971840389314172..comments2024-03-27T14:02:33.609-04:00Comments on StoneGable: SUNDAY SCRIPTURE~ WHAT IS LOVE?Yvonne @ StoneGablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-22960955033057015442014-02-10T14:04:24.977-05:002014-02-10T14:04:24.977-05:00We are made in the image and likeness of God, so w...We are made in the image and likeness of God, so we are also all Love. Miss Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763368886134363122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-61476573117009381302014-02-09T12:47:37.928-05:002014-02-09T12:47:37.928-05:00Amen, Yvonne! Amen! Amen, Yvonne! Amen! lynnmosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150393635514942267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-7463669589381991992014-02-09T10:04:22.990-05:002014-02-09T10:04:22.990-05:00Beautiful post! Thanks for sharing with us!Beautiful post! Thanks for sharing with us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098902223786529522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-52922274421830178342014-02-09T10:03:10.961-05:002014-02-09T10:03:10.961-05:00Timely scripture. Like the poster above. Kindness ...Timely scripture. Like the poster above. Kindness & grace. A reunion on my side of the family. I didn't know how it will turn out, because of my immediate family, I prayed to Jesus to help me with his love and strength. It turned out what my family needed was love and support for each other. I was thankful to Jesus for his love. What a difference when we set aside conflicts and show our love for each other instead. Kathleen in AzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927889236153598968.post-19550494836580167882014-02-09T09:07:29.801-05:002014-02-09T09:07:29.801-05:00Goes right along with my morning devotion today.
...Goes right along with my morning devotion today. <br /><br />The Conduct of Love<br />by Dr. Paul Chappell<br />"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things."<br /><br />1 Corinthians 13:4-7<br /><br />Though many people think of love first and foremost as an emotion, that is only a small part of what true love is. Real love—the kind described for us in the Bible—is far more about our actions than our emotions. Jesus told the disciples, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). On another occasion addressing a larger crowd He asked this question: “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46). Love is not seen in words but in deeds.<br /><br />Love in action changes every part of our lives. God's intention is not only that we love Him with all of our hearts (and put that love into action) but that we also be loving to other people, showing them the same love that He has shown toward us. Christianity is not meant to be lived in isolation. Someone said, “God knows that our relationships are more important than our accomplishments, and He challenges us to grow in His love.”<br /><br />Like oil to a car engine, love keeps things running smoothly between people in personal, work, and church relationships. The characteristics of love are the traits that make it possible for us to get along with others in a fallen world. Love does not remove the annoying and irritating traits from others, but it changes our focus. When we care for them, as we should, we do not keep our attention on the negative. Instead we look for things to praise and encourage, and patiently build relationships that will stand the test of time.<br /><br />Today’s Renewal Principle: <br />When love governs our relationships, they will be filled with kindness and grace.<br />angela hodges abodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921752785392149348noreply@blogger.com