If love is the concern for the happiness of another, then isn’t it natural to want to love someone that brings you pleasure? Certainly. It’s illogical to think that someone would want to love another who would never reciprocate. Love – even unselfish love – seeks a measure of fulfillment and joy. It’s not wrong – as long as we don’t allow that to become the only time we love. Commitment is the skeleton of love; the emotion of joy is the soft, warm flesh that covers the cold, hard bone of choice.
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Enjoying Worship
05/15/2012 
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The word “spirit” in Jn 4:24 is not referring to the Holy Spirit – it has to do with your heart (emotions, feelings, affections). Worship is extravagant LOVE (meaning: ‘to kiss at’). We love Him because He first loved us (1 Jn 4:19) – our love is both responsive and reflective. Mark 12:30 says God gave us emotions to use for His glory – just like He gave you a body and mind. Do you worship God with your heart?
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08/13/2010 0 Comments
Have you noticed that our current generation (especially of Americans) has no concept of control. We are out-of-control. The drastic rise in credit card induced bankruptcies, divorce attorneys, and mini-riots are skyrocketing. Road rage, impulse spending, and all sorts of addictions are seen as ‘normal’ in our society… even in the church! We have totally lost the concept of temperance: the moderation of passions and appetites (Galatians 5:22-23).
Read moreHow Do I Deal with My Anger?
09/23/2008 0 Comments
Article by Richard Travelstead The manifestations of the emotion of anger are numerous. Some of these are obvious and include: a red face, bloodshot eyes, stomach muscles squeezing down. But that is only half the story: The entire digestive tract becomes spastic, triggering severe abdominal pains; the heart rate goes up markedly…the coronary arteries squeeze […]
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Patrick Nix
I love making people think, especially about the big stuff: grace, joy, & hope. I love asking questions and getting questions back. I love sitting down over a good meal and building kingdom-relationships. My passions: teaching, preaching, and writing. My life in one word: the gospel (wait, that's two!). My gifts: teamwork & creativity. My calling: the local church. My joy: family. My favorites: Mexican food, iced Chai, and dark chocolate. My hobbies: tech, basketball & the outdoors.
