Category Archives: Spiritual Dynamics

The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Part 6b: Loving God With All of Our Heart (beneficial/sacrificial action)

Posted on 06/10/2021 by David Bolton

Our love for God begins with and is carried along by esteeming affection toward Him, but it is not complete until it is expressed through loving action.  As was shared in Part 1, love is not only a passive noun … Continue reading →

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The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Part 6a: “Loving God With All of Our Heart” (esteeming affection)

Posted on 05/27/2021 by David Bolton

So far in this series we’ve explored the basic nature of the “love”-“hate” relationship as well as how it comes to bear on a number of personal and interpersonal issues.  There is one more sphere that must be touched on: … Continue reading →

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The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Part 5: Speaking the “Love” in Truth

Posted on 04/15/2021 by David Bolton

Why is it that when we have interactions with those who differ significantly from us we find it so hard to have healthy dialogues that result in greater understanding, a more unified perspective, and an increased love and respect for … Continue reading →

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The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Pt. 4: Building Across the Briar Patch

Posted on 03/25/2021 by David Bolton

In this and the following part of this series, we will delve into the sensitive issue of how we can lovingly and wisely engage with others when it comes to the more divisive and “thorny” issues of culture, politics, and … Continue reading →

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