When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before! (Job 42:10) But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! (Matthew 5:44) So much of what we learn in Scripture is counter-intuitive. Whoever heard of loving people that hate…

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22,23) Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) Christmas is not always Currier-and-Ives-like memories. Quite…

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. (Psalm 32:8) The Lord is well aware of our need for compassionate eye contact. Looking into the eyes of a fearless person has power to heal trauma. If you struggle with PTSD,…

“But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Mark 11:25 Forgiveness is a key that will open any door in your life. While it isn’t easy, it is easier than wallowing in the pain of unforgiveness. Neither is…

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