In this poignant moment from the Gospel of Matthew, we witness the unfathomable love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Despite knowing that Judas Iscariot, one of his own disciples,” was about to betray him with a kiss, Jesus addressed him as a “friend.” Imagine the weight of betrayal...

Many of us have investments- stocks, bonds, precious metals. And when the market is roaring, we are pleased about it. We are receiving dividends, and checks in the mail from interest and royalties. But when the market is in a lull, perhaps tanks, our enthusiasm wanes quickly. We like this...

The command to love the brethren is so important, that the Apostle Peter exhorted the church – ‘above all things’ or above everything else, to do this. He mentions it twice in the same letter. “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere...

What a beautiful model of love that is set before us. How perfect the Spirit of love is for us to exemplify in our everyday lives. Even as Christ forgave us we are commissioned to forgive others. What more noble pattern could be chosen other than to love and forgive...

Don't keep a record in your head of how many times you have been hurt or remind your spouse, loved one, or friend of what they did wrong. That is not showing true love, especially if the other person has already apologized. Jesus told us to forgive people 490 times,...