Men of Prowess: The Code of Chivalry as a Standard of Excellence
Mention “chivalry” today and the conversation quickly turns toward subjects of romance and courteousness. Gentlemen holding the door for ladies, paying for dinner, offering their seats on a crowded bus … these are the images that typically spring to mind whenever issues of gender roles, etiquette, male chauvinism and the revival of chivalry...
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How You Can Love by Faith - Part 4
This is Part 4 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith
Take the step
Agape love frequently expresses itself as a flow of compassion. Jesus said, “Rivers of living water shall flow from the inmost being of anyone who believes in me” (John 7:38, TLB). Compassion is one of these rivers. It is a gentle stream of tenderness and concern...
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How You Can Love by Faith - Part 3
This is Part 3 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith
3. You cannot love in your own strength
Just as surely as “those who are in the flesh (the worldly, carnal person) cannot please God,” so in your own strength you cannot love as you should.
You cannot demonstrate agape love, God’s unconditional love for others, through your...
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How You Can Love by Faith - Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith
Five truths about love
But what is agape love? How does this kind of love express itself? Paul gives us an excellent description:
"Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way....
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How You Can Love by Faith
This is Part 1 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith
The greatest power ever known
The beautiful ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Chicago was crowded to capacity with more than 1,300 college students and Campus Crusade staff. They seemed to hang on to every word as I explained one of the most exciting spiritual discoveries that I...
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Healing a Marriage
Story told by Tom Archibald and Suellen Beatty, written by Laurie Wang
TOM:
Suellen likes to introduce me as her first and third husband because it surprises people. I can see why some people think it’s shocking and I guess it is, but I am so grateful to God that I have the privilege of being her husband today. A marriage with God in it...
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Finding True Love
As an Officer Cadet, it was not difficult to get dates. The uniform and the invitations to military balls ensured a steady supply of girls who were willing to date me. Kingston also had a hospital with a resident nurse’s training program and a civilian university, so there were always girls living away from home and seeking companionship.
I...
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