This is the first of a series of three sermons on texts from 1 John, all titled “Love Letter,” which is the focus of that ancient letter that seems to have been written to a faith community that has begun to be confused with various teachers teaching “truths” that draw them in different directions. The author reminds them that at the center of faith is love – love God, love your neighbor – and that is at the heart of truth. Love is not a saying but action, exemplified by Jesus who laid down his life, his power, his innocence. With that as an example, how do we love others? What does love ask of me in this moment?