The interaction between Jesus and Peter in John 21 is another passage that used to perplex me. I often wondered why Peter was so hurt with Jesus' third question. Have you ever wondered? It takes a deeper look at the language than our popular modern translations give us. While you're at it, consider Jesus' instructions to Peter after each of his answers.

You've seen him on HGTV's Good Bones, but do you know his story? Listen and learn how love changed the trajectory of his life. Now, loving others is his ultimate goal.

He even has a clothing line called "Love Heals" to promote his message. www.loveheals.live

Caution: Contains some coarse language.

After my friend expressed concern that his congregation was slowly spiraling down, I pulled out my soapbox and stepped on. My thoughts are in this podcast episode. Jesus gave us the answer to making a difference in the world and Paul echoed the message. Will we listen?

Rae, a teacher, had a child in her class who needed a home. Her heart was moved, so she and her husband took her in. Now, they have a new daughter, putting love in action.

Mike explores the Matthew 25 "Sheep & Goats" passage in light of the excellent example of someone very close to him. Wearing your faith on you apron versus wearing it on your sleeve.

An exploration of scriptures where both Jesus and the Apostle Paul emphasize the need to forgive others. "Love...it keeps no record of wrongs..." 1 Corinthians 13:5

A new look at Galatians 5. What is the FRUIT of the Spirit and how can it impact our lives when we pursue it.

Mike shares Chapter 16 in his book, Loving Out Loud: What he learned from a bus trip to Chicago and a homeless woman about being judgmental.

Ephesus had a reputation of being an extraordinarily loving church, yet one generation later, they were described as having "lost the love they had at first." What can we learn?

A look at God's Grace. After growing up in a faith community that was built on a performance mentality, a verse from the Hebrew bible, 2 Samuel 14:14 changed my perspective and opened up the world of God's loving gift to the world.