Posts Tagged ‘God’s love’
The Love Of God
I grew up singing a song in church called “The Love of God” written by Frederick M. Lehman. I still remember some of the lyrics. The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell; It goes beyond the highest star, And reaches to the lowest hell; The guilty pair, bowed…
Read MoreSin & Shame
I am quite experienced at both of these topics. I could go for long time talking about my life-long struggle with sin. I learned very early how to be selfish and self-centered in my thinking. I could justify it and defend my behavior with the best. I also knew how to “fake it”. I could…
Read MoreCan’t Buy Love
I sometime feel badly for famous people who are wealthy. I suspect that they have a tough time discerning when someone is pursuing them for their wealth instead of their heart. I believe that there are lots of circumstances that can cloud or confuse love. People who are in powerful leadership positions have to be…
Read MoreA Tribute To Love
I’m not sure that there is a word in the English language misused and misunderstood more than love. I love my wife, my children, my friends and I love a good pecan pie! I think this is one of the most powerful words in our language, yet we use it a bit flippantly. In order…
Read MoreOverwhelmed By Grace
I remember hearing the word “grace” when I was a kid. I think it was something we said over our food. Later in my life I came face to face with my need for grace. I learned what it really was. For several years of my life, I thought I could be good enough to…
Read MoreReverent Fear
I remember growing up straight scared of God. I felt like He would destroy me like squashing an ant. I was very afraid of hell. I had the fear of God instilled in me for sure. It was until my freshman year of college that I had a strong faith in God. Fear is a…
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