“Love your neighbor instead of yourself” said No One, Ever! This is one of those misquotes that may sound reasonable, even “Biblical” but is, upon closer inspection, neither.
“Life is depleting, so try to preserve life” isn’t as clear a misquote but seems to be one of the common ways we approach life…something to be preserved.
Then…Jesus enters time and space and says, actually, “Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it.” (Luke 17.33) Oh my…
Welcome to week 2 of our new worship series, “The Love Paradox.” This is the book I authored as a culmination of my doctoral work. Because I’m aware it can be awkward selling a book on which I profit, there are three non-profit pricing options for you to choose:
- $10, with $5 to go to missions and outreach
- $5 which covers the author’s cost
- $7.49 Kindle version from Amazon (from which I profit)
- $Free just to put this message in your hands
- Mark Greul, Elder and Christian Education Chair will have them available. (If you’d like a signed copy, I will be happy to oblige.)
I pray the message of The Love Paradox is received as the Gospel message intended. If we will be trust in his Word, his Promises and his Plan, by accepting God’s Love we bless everyone around us. By losing our life in Christ, we preserve it!
Please join a “Peace Home Church” small group with which to discuss, share and pray through all the ways “The Love Paradox” refracts and inverts God’s Truth in your life. Sign-up on the Peace web site or talk to Mark Greul, Elder and Christian Education Chair for more information on joining or starting a Peace Home Church in your community!
Our vision at Peace is that “Every relationship experiences God’s Power and Peace.” It is my prayer this new season in God’s Word renews you with the Power of his love and the Peace that emanates from the resurrection.
Additionally, while we’re in the author and book signing mode, please welcome, Keriz Rosato, of “The Bulletproof Missionary.” This is part of our support of Dr. Bob Scudieri’s Mission Nation publishing, for which Peace is prototype congregation! His story, and that of other missionaries the Lord is sending to us in America. They are amazing…
See you Sunday in one of two worship services, Good Lord willing,
Karl