Looking out the Window: Happy Valentine's Day To All! On This Day Honoring Love, Award-winning Author Carlene Havel Discusses Jesus's Unconditional Love and Talks about Her New Book, That Scott Woman. Just Released! Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
A Warm Welcome to Carlene Havel Carlene's giving away a $15.00 Amazon gift card. See below to enter to win. Jesus's Unconditional Love and Why We Should Love One Another The thirteenth chapter of I Corinthians gives us a clear description of love looks like. The scripture tells us we can recognize love because it is patient, kind, does not envy, it does not boast, and is not proud. Among other attributes, love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. Isn’t it interesting that, throughout the litany of love’s characteristics, there’s little to no mention of emotions? These verses show us that love flows into behavior, not necessarily feelings. Jesus’ comparison of the Holy Spirit to the wind comes to mind. We don’t see the spirit directly – we only see his results. Jesus modeled love in his earthly life, inspiring John to write about the master being full of grace and truth. Jesus frequently got his blundering disciples out of scrapes, protecting and teaching them all...