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Several times on this blog we have discussed uncomfortable subjects. Our first study by Pastor Kyle Idleman forced a lot of confrontation on us as he held a mirror up to us and asked why don’t you wake up, be … Continue reading →

My dad was a very good man. He passed away on Sept 7, 2011. Dad was ninety-one years old. Dad was not a “toucher”. You see my Dad was a farmer at heart.  He wanted to grow crops and raise … Continue reading →

Chapter 6 is about touch or tactile communication as communication researchers refer to it.  Another term that is tossed around is the word “haptics” Why does Dr. Chapman think this is a love language? For one reason, it is the first … Continue reading →

“Pay it forward.” “Random acts of kindness.” Expressions which describe helping others. Chapter 5 of God Speaks Your Love Language  is about acting in service to others. You have to know, you will be swimming against the stream on this … Continue reading →

In Chapter 5, Dr. Chapman makes the strong point that God performed acts of service for the people of Israel.  He also says that Jesus’ whole life was an act of service. I agree. You and I perform acts of … Continue reading →

I have written this week about some people who do acts of service in their lives. Today, I want to comment on Mother Teresa. Talk about intimidating.  Who can do more than that little lady? Reading about her in Dr. … Continue reading →

About eighteen years ago, my marriage was shaky. That’s not news to my circle of friends and church family members who knew me and my wife at the time. It happens.  It was my fault.  It was her fault.  Hard … Continue reading →

Dr. Chapman is explaining in our chapter this week that acts of service are appreciated by others, in fact we are the recipients of acts of service from God and his Son, Jesus Christ. Why don’t we act to serve … Continue reading →

I wish I could do more. I wish this blog was read by lots of folks because the man I am going to write about today deserves to be acknowledged. He’s no longer at St. John.  He knows what acts … Continue reading →

Breakfast in bed. Vacuum. Wash her hair Polish her shoes. Massage her feet. Wash the dishes. The list goes on and on…  Go to Pinterest and type in “Love Language–Acts of Service.”  Pinterest can give you all kinds of ideas … Continue reading →