Are you exhausted from trying to produce love, patience, and grace purely on your own willpower? You aren’t broken; you might just be disconnected.In Week 1 of our new series, Love Connected, we dive into 1 John 4:8 to discover a life-changing truth: God doesn’t just have love—He is love. Just like an unplugged lamp cannot shine and a drained power tool cannot build, we cannot truly love others until we are plugged into the ultimate Source. Stop trying to earn God’s love through frantic, burnout-inducing effort. Join us as we learn what it means to simply dwell in His presence so that His love can naturally overflow into your everyday life.

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Sabbath School lessons are part of a global Bible study initiative embraced by millions of Seventh-day Adventists around the world. Throughout the second quarter of 2026, we will study “First and Second Corinthians.” This week’s lesson, “The Message of the Cross,” covering July 4–10, explores why Paul made Christ crucified the center of his message and how the cross reveals God’s wisdom, power, and love in contrast to the wisdom of the world. Join Pastor Mark Finley for a brief preview of the key themes and insights you’ll discover in this week’s study.