Recognizing the Power of Christ’s Love

Love—genuine, fervent, passionate love—is unique. It stands out. It makes a difference. Both Christians and non-Christians notice this kind of love. When a Christian shows Christ's love, it can encourage people who don't follow Him and people who do follow Him. There's something special—something noticeable—about this kind of love.

Getting Beyond Rejection

Don’t feel like a failure if someone you care about doesn’t listen to your advice or outwardly show appreciation for your concern. Though it may feel like you’re being rejected, you never know what God is doing in his/her heart. Maybe He is using your encouragement so he/she will change. Only that person can make a choice to change. Only God’s work in their heart will make them live differently.

Getting Beyond Pride

It’s easy to brush off the advice from a friend or the warning from a parent or sibling. It’s easy to feel like you’re being bossed and pushed around to do what you don’t want to do. Sometimes, the thing you don’t want to do is the exact thing you should do.

Sweet or Sour

Forbidden words and phrases have snuck into our everyday vocabulary. It is a rare thing to hear God’s name magnified instead of misused. Insults, complaints, and juicy gossip have replaced conversations about the weather and sales on shoes. Your chance of making a difference might look slim when you hear so much sour. But maybe you can be a little spark in the darkness.

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