Overcoming Self-Interest

Luke 6:27-36 Lesson Reflection:  “Loving like God means we readily minister to our ‘Judas’ the same way we would minister to our ‘John’ just as Jesus did. We are called to sacrifice our self-interest to fully promote God’s interest. Inclusive love requires us to love … Continue reading

A True Friend Intervenes

1 Samuel 19:1-7 Lesson Reflection:  “When things seem to be as bad as they can get and we have the potential to be hopeless, we must remember that God is a True Friend Who will intervene on our behalf.”   … Continue reading

God’s Plan Revealed

Genesis 45:1-8; 10-15 Lesson Reflection: When we fully embrace the grace of God, we accept God’s forgiveness of us. Accepting God’s forgiveness for ourselves is the power that enables us to forgive others. … Continue reading

Haunted By Shame?

  Genesis 42:6-25 Lesson Reflection: When we fully embrace the grace of God, we accept God’s forgiveness of us. Accepting God’s forgiveness for ourselves is the power that enables us to forgive others. … Continue reading

When Love Is Lost

Genesis 37:2-11; 23-24a, 28 Lesson Reflection: When God’s Love is our center, every encounter we have with others will be a ‘love note’ addressed to God expressing our gratitude to Him for sharing His love with us. … Continue reading