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“Love does not envy or boast” …1Corinthians 13:4

A random definition of: Envy – the feeling of wanting to have what someone else has. Feeling of discontentment or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck Boast – talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities Clearly the definitions are opposites of each other Let’s go withContinue reading ““Love does not envy or boast” …1Corinthians 13:4″

Love is Kind ….

Love is kind …. Again, a random definition of “kind” … “Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.” Kindness …. Easy when considering an upcoming event … fanticised with perfect workings and responses. i recently exercised what I thought was a kind act for Uncle Barry … hisContinue reading “Love is Kind ….”

Love is Patient

A random internet definition of the word patient is: able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious Really? Without annoyance? The very first thing the Bible mentions to define the word “love” is “patient”. Patience is the sweet fruit of love, while impatience is the foul fruit of selfishness.Continue reading “Love is Patient”

Montie Chronicles ….

Comprised of the word “mom” and “auntie”. I know “chronicles” are an “order of events” … but, I like the word … it was available as a domain name …. and, in fact, are my thoughts …. chronicled in an order which I think of them. Ha! I have felt led, for a while, toContinue reading “Montie Chronicles ….”

Love is …..

First let’s consider what “love” is. There are 4 types of love mentioned in the Bible. In the context of 1Corinthians 13 …. the love mentioned is “agape” love. Agape love is selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love, and is the highest of the 4 types of love mentioned in Bible. I would think this is theContinue reading “Love is …..”