Agape IS "I love you because you are you, because you are God's creation, made in His image… and that is sufficient for my love"Agape IS "I will be your friend… and my friendship is free. If there is any price to pay… I will pay it"Agape IS "God loving you through me"
Sometimes it's hard speaking the truth to friends, but true friends care enough to be uncomfortable. Friendship isn't easy and it shouldn't be … that's what makes friends so precious and valuable in our lives.
Laugh, and the LORD laughs with you;Weep, for you're not alone.For the sad old earth must borrow it's mirth,But you can have the joy from God's throne.
Lately my dog has been doing a pretty good job of keeping me humble. Whenever I am tempted to lose patience with him, I am halted by the thought that God is so incredibly patient with me. I'm reminded of my own shortcomings…