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The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Part 6b: Loving God With All of Our Heart (beneficial/sacrificial action)
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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Tagged enteric nervous system, gut-brain, head-brain, heart-brain, heart-head connection, neurocardiology, organic spiritual growth, spiritual worship, The greatest commandment, the human spirit, The New Covenant, Tree of Life
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The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Part 6a: “Loving God With All of Our Heart” (esteeming affection)
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
The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Part 5: Speaking the “Love” in Truth
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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Tagged confirmation bias, faith, healthy dialogue, hope, love, post-truth, pragmatism, truth and emotions
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The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Pt. 4: Building Across the Briar Patch
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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Tagged love and truth, loving our enemies, the way of love, unconditional love
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Christ-Centered Christianity 