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As we begin a new book, I am on fire. One of the best Adult Sunday School teaching experiences I have ever had was with the slim volume we are now studying, “Crazy Love” by Pastor Francis Chan. Chan has … Continue reading →

As I complete my last post on God Speaks Your Love Language, I have to admit that I have enjoyed commenting on the book. I have always had a sincere interest in interpersonal relationships and Dr. Chapman’s book allowed me … Continue reading →

If you were in jail and you had little hope of getting out and suddenly the cell door swung open and there were no guards to stop you, what would you do? Of course, this refers to the very well-known … Continue reading →

Dr. Chapman writes: “In every generation and in every culture, the Spirit of God continues to communicate divine love by speaking the love languages of God.  God is both holy and loving.  If man does not respond to His love … Continue reading →

“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’” That’s it.  My favorite Bible verse: Matthew 22:37. The focus is on love.  The focus is on the heart … Continue reading →

Dr. Chapman says in Chapter 10, “Our relationship with God does not end when we make the God connection.  In fact it just begins.” This is an exciting time when someone connects with God, when someone learns what having a … Continue reading →

I have close family members who don’t believe in Jesus.  In fact, they shy away from anything related to Jesus.  When I am around them, Jesus is a “taboo topic.”  Before you think Westboro Baptist Church [ the photo above … Continue reading →

As I began reading Chapter 10, I was struck. Apartheid is hard to defend.  The domination of a black African population by an all-white government seems so wrong.  Domination may not be a word that is strong enough.   Maybe the … Continue reading →

Dr. Chapman finishes Chapter 9 with three examples of people who are in painful circumstances, Clarence who has multiple sclerosis, Robert who was a homosexual, renounced that lifestyle and became a minister and lost his ministry, and Brad who wanted … Continue reading →

This week we have been talking about God’s discipline and that is a tough subject to understand. It is hard to see that God’s love can be manifest in discipline; things we want denied, infirmities that we pray to go … Continue reading →