United In Love

This volume brings together decades of research in philosophical theology on the concepts of justice, art, and liturgy. One might be inclined to think that reflections on these topics should take place in isolation from one another, but as Wolterstorff masterfully demonstrates, they are indeed united in love. Inherent in each of these topics is a logic that affirms its object. Whether the dignity of the other, the desire for creative and enhancing understanding of the other, or the infinite goodness of the creator, all these things and practices find their completion in a unitive core of love. Which is to say, ultimately, they find their fulfillment in the worship of God and in the affirmation of the image of God in each of us.

Two people maintaining their individuality while learning to unite their different perspectives through adaptability, commitment, and communication from the understanding of the love of God.

Where Can You Turn. . .? . . .when the bills are due, the kids are acting out, loneliness and doubt are creeping into your quiet hours--and you're handling it all alone? If your partner is in the military, these challenges may be the greatest that your relationship will ever face. Now is the time you need answers, resources, and understanding. This is the book that will give them to you. Military wife and U.S. Army veteran Shellie Vandevoorde has penned a practical, compassionate guide to help military couples cope with the separation of active deployment. Now updated and expanded, Separated by Duty, United in Love is infused with her years of experience, offering sound and comforting advice from someone who's been there. Vandevoorde explores real-life issues and shares invaluable insights on the best ways to: • Keep the lines of communication open while your partner is away • Address your children's fears as you cope with your own • Juggle finances and other household duties • Find the balance you desperately need • Cope with post-traumatic stress, injury and other challenges when a spouse returns from war • Utilize military resources and support groups to help yourself through the toughest times You are not alone. Separated by Duty, United in Love gives you the tools and the encouragement you need to help your military relationship survive--and thrive.

Love. According to 1 Corinthians 13:7, “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” Always. There’s a word that we would rather ignore. Is it even possible to always choose love? The first days or weeks of marriage might feel easy; loving your spouse is as natural as breathing. But if you’ve been married for longer than a month, you’ve likely run into times when choosing love requires effort—sometimes a lot of effort. What would it look like to always protect each other? How can you trust when trust has been broken? Is there hope for a relationship that feels like a constant struggle? What can you do to persevere in the moments you want to yell, cry, throw things, run away, or do all of the above? Commit your marriage to God. Spend time in his presence together. Keep short accounts. Say sorry. Forgive quickly. Use this devotional as a tool strengthen your marriage. It will encourage you to dive into God’s Word, seek his wisdom, ask for help, and lean into his love. You cannot always choose love in your own strength, but everything is possible with God, and God is love. So, you can love because he loves you—always.

How can a God of love also be a God of judgment? If God loves everyone, what is the point of judgment? Does God change from being wrathful in the Old Testament to loving in the New Testament? Can we discern God's judgments in current events, such as hurricanes and personal tragedies? Is it ever right for humans to judge? These are not just daunting issues for theologians to ponder. They are urgent questions for everyone. Our answers profoundly affect how we relate to God and how we live with one another. Coming to grips with these issues is vital for our spiritual journeys. Many people today emphasize God's love and downplay his judgment. The problem with this approach is that God's judgment is taught in Scripture from the beginning of Genesis to the end of Revelation, and it is a core part of the gospel preached by Jesus and his apostles. There are problems at the other end of the spectrum too, when we believe in a God of judgment who is not also a God of love. It is impossible for us to find spiritual peace when we live in constant dread of God, pictured as a harsh judge whom we can never please. This book calls us to embrace a more full, biblical image of God--one that joins his love and judgment together. Additionally, the book shows that, as those who are made in God's image, we can fuse love and judgment together constructively in our own daily lives.

One in a series of twelve New Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike.

Love is the very nature of God. It is the essence of his sanctity. It is the something of his divinity that permeates our very existence. It is through him and in him that creation was given life By looking upon Christ we see the love of God. By accepting Christs nature, we come into the truth of that love. God is love. If this book doesnt change your mind, it will still change your heart. Amidst the toils and spoils of the world and the shadow cast by our many grievances, we often forget the joy of dwelling in simple love. Joshua Millers debut book, Heart of Love, explores the wisdom and virtue of being a person of love. Read about love. Love is in this book; it waits for you. This book is a destroyer, a creator, and a healer; for love is all of these. Love will destroy falsehood. It will heal old wounds. And it will create new worlds of goodness and possibility. Come to the siren song of love. Dance in its flow. Let your eyes meet its words. Let your heart embrace the light. This book, this little lantern, will shine into your heart. It will add to that light that is already in you, that transcendent light that pushes the darkness into oblivion. Interweaving unique poetic tones within his wisdom-filled study, Miller takes readers beyond simple surface acceptance and into the cavernous riches found within love. These words are for you. The prime nature of this book is love. It wakes you. It is alive with the spirit of love; may it resound in your soul as you read it.

Ty tries to grow closer to family and friends while still struggling with feelings from past abuse. He says ""I am fine"" never meaning okay. Ty often doubts himself. Angela always tells him, he is too hard on himself. Angela, John James, Jye, Gabriel, and Kye are Ty's strongest supporters (as well as part of his family). United Love focuses a lot on Jye's new marriage to Jenna. Jenna fits in well with the family. She is very protective of Jye as well as Ty. John James, Kye, and Gabriel grow closer to Mary, Keli, and Ruth.