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The Love Equation

By Linda Tancs

Evangelist George Sweeting once said, “Life minus love equals nothing.” Think of it as the “love equation.” It’s a formula that underlies Christian life (1 Corinthians 13). We don’t live life in a silo; we live among each other and are commanded to love each other (Galatians 5:14). The apostle Paul is stark in his assessment about a life without love: all the corporal and spiritual works of mercy amount to nothing without love. Do you have this love? You can’t produce it without the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5) with whom believers are sealed (Ephesians 1:13).

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The Way of Love

By Linda Tancs

There’s a song entitled “Love Will Find a Way.” That premise is the embodiment of 1 Corinthians 13, perhaps the most romantic verse in the Bible. In that passage, we learn that love finds a way to be kind, humble, patient and forgiving. It protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres. It is the greatest commandment so be sure to pursue the way of love.

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As part of FOOT FORWARD MINISTRIES (a teaching and speaking ministry), Go Forward in Faith represents faith-based meditations for personal and professional growth. Join the Facebook group @goforwardinfaith.

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Let’s Dance

By Linda Tancs

Television shows like Dancing With The Stars introduce us to the beauty of various dance forms, like the tango, foxtrot and quickstep. Watching the professional dancers navigate the dance floor is inspiring. Is your “dance” with life that beautiful? It takes practice, like the contestants show us.

Which steps do you need to practice? Reconciliation (Romans 12:18)? Honor (Romans 13:7)? Love (1 Corinthians 13)? Faith (Matthew 17:20)?

Keep dancing.

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As part of FOOT FORWARD MINISTRIES, Go Forward in Faith represents faith-based meditations for personal and professional growth. Learn more at goforwardinfaith.com. Follow us on Twitter @moveonfaith and join the Facebook group @goforwardinfaith.