by Gloria Copeland   “Love is not jealous or boastful or proud.” 1 Corinthians 13:4, New Living Translation If you want to find out more about what love really is, one way to do it is by finding out what love is not. And one thing the Scriptures clearly say is that love isn’t envious…

by Gloria Copeland   “So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.” 1 Corinthians 4:5, New Living Translation One of the most wonderful characteristics of…

by Gloria Copeland   “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.” Matthew…

by Gloria Copeland   “For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.” Galatians 5:6, New Living Translation As people of faith, we believe deeply in the importance and the power of faith. Yet, we must…

by Gloria Copeland   “If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and…

by Gloria Copeland   “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.” Luke 6:35, New Living…

by Gloria Copeland   “All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.  We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives…

by Gloria Copeland   “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16, KJV). One of the most recognized Bible verses of all time, this verse sums up how much God loves us in one sentence. This…