Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards Can love be commanded Isn't it a feeling that's out of our control According to Scripture Christians are in fact commanded to love one another with a divine agape love--love that is choice love that overcomes feelings In these verses the Apostle John defines agape love as obedience to God's will Here Pastor Davey expounds upon this truth describing how walking in love keeps our hearts from growing cold toward others and toward God [... more]

Most of us long to be in love but how do you know if it's really love or just a very intense flurry of emotions Join Chip as he explains that you could make the biggest mistake of your life unless you know how to tell the huge difference between love and infatuation One can last a lifetime and the other will not stand the test of time [... more]

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Dr Mark Ward Jr concludes a series entitled Technology and Entertainment with the second part of a message titled How Can I Love My Neighbor Through Social Media from Matthew - The post How Can I Love My Neighbor Through Social Media Pt appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Recipes are comprised of the ingredients and the instructions Most of us know from personal experience that things can go sideways in either area right But it's something special when everything works Marriage is like that When you combine two people who want to seek God you fold in mercy season with grace and marinate in agape love you've got the start of something beautiful Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us find God's recipe and follow the instructions View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest [... more]

Bob Lepine addresses the cultural confusion around marital love today He outlines the major differences between AGAPE love and EROS erotic love and why self-sacrifice is the only kind of love that is lasting Bob points out why God's love is pivotal in helping you move toward unconditional love with your spouse Receive Bob's book Love Like You Mean It for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast showing-true-love-to-your-spouse featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https [... more]

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Puppy love manifests itself in Valentine's Day cards friendship rings and nice dinners Mature love manifests itself in -hour work days hospital rooms and nursing homes One lasts for a moment the other lasts for a lifetime [... more]

Most of us long to be in love but how do you know if it's really love or just a very intense flurry of emotions Join Chip as he explains that you could make the biggest mistake of your life unless you know how to tell the huge difference between love and infatuation One can last a lifetime and the other will not stand the test of time [... more]

What would have to happen in your most important and intimate relationships to make them a ten Not an eight not a nine - a ten Second what would you have to do in order for that to become a reality Ryan Ingram digs into scripture to help us with the answer [... more]

Bob Lepine along with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson continue their discussion of agape love found in Corinthians a passage that reveals the most common cracks found in marriage relationships What exactly does it mean to rejoice in the truth and why is it so vital to a relationship What do you do if your spouse isn't interested in pursuing a virtuous and honest relationship And how should you approach your spouse with areas where you've been deceitful in the past Show Notes and Resources Take your marriage from good to great with these free resources https www familylife com [... more]