In the Book of Revelation, Jesus dictates letters to seven young churches in modern-day Turkey. Jesus says that the church in Ephesus has done many things well, but “you have lost your first love” Revelation 2:4. What can you do if you have lost your first love? What is the solution? The loss of firstContinue reading “Have You Lost Your First Love? Don’t Give Up! 2 Chronicles 31:4-8.”
Tag Archives: Romance
Dating Your Friend. SOS 5:16.
As college students, my wife and I broke up once for about a year. When we dated the second time, everything was different. The first two years had been fun but serious, a sort of heavy romance characterized by two things: (1) an effort to seek God together (we prayed on every date, having beenContinue reading “Dating Your Friend. SOS 5:16.”
Let it Sleep.
The Song of Solomon portrays Christ as the Groom romancing—wooing—the Church, the Bride of Christ. But it is also a romantic story about two young people who flirt and chase each other through town and forest. The man pursues. The woman pursues. He describes her beauty in language no one could top (“You are absolutelyContinue reading “Let it Sleep.”
A Biblical Romance.
The story of Ruth may be the most romantic in the Bible. Ruth was a widow and moved to Israel with her mother-in-law Naomi, also a widow. Ruth did all she could to take care of Naomi. She was selfless. Soon Ruth meets Boaz, a wealthy farmer, and he takes care of her and Naomi.Continue reading “A Biblical Romance.”
The Storyteller.
John Bisagno was a world-class orator. Mama always said he had a “flair for the dramatic.” The man could tell a story. He understood suspense and drama and the quiet moments and anticipation. He could sweep a crowd into a moment—and the payoff would be spectacular. But no one has a “flair for the dramatic”Continue reading “The Storyteller.”
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