Tag Archives: 1 John 4:8

Speaking the Truth

Posted on June 9, 2024 by mitchteemley

God is love. ~1 John 4:8 Therefore, if we do not speak out of love, we do not speak for God Period ∗

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If God is love, then…

Posted on July 9, 2023 by mitchteemley

1 John 4:8 tells us that God is love. Therefore, if we do not act out of love, we do not act for God. Period. This should never be perceived as passiveness or sentiment. Real love is a fierce and interfering … Continue reading →

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All God Wants

Posted on July 2, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” ~1 John 4:8 ∴

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What Is Love?

Posted on February 14, 2021 by mitchteemley

Valentine’s Day has a rep for being shallow, a sales gimmick for the greeting card and candy companies. And it can be that–if we let it. On the other hand, it can be a day for celebrating something bigger and … Continue reading →

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Speaking the Truth

Posted on January 20, 2019 by mitchteemley

God is love. ~John 4:8 Hence, if we do not speak out of love, we do not speak for God Period.

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God is Love

Posted on May 17, 2018 by mitchteemley

  1 John 4:8 tells us  “God is love.”  Therefore,  if we do not act out of love we do not act for God. Period.  Note: This should never be perceived as passiveness or sentiment. Real love is a fierce and interfering … Continue reading →

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