"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging symbol."

-1 Corinthians 13:1-



The bible says that "real" love has these qualities: It is patient and kind, never boastful, proud, or envious. It isn't rude or self-seeking. It doesn't get mad easily or keep a record of wrongs. It is never happy to see evil triumph and always rejoices when the truth is told. It protects, trusts, hopes, and perserveres. So pure is love that the Bible says it never fails. Determine to walk in love each day. You are sure to make a great difference in the lives of all those you encounter.


"Love is a verb."
It is an action word, show it!



(from: "If I really want to Make a Difference, I would")

In my grade school years, there is this one poem that my teacher made us memorize. I still remember some part of that poem (though not its title) and it made me appreciative of the things around me.

This is how I remember it...

I KNOW A PLACE
WHERE NO ONE EVER GOES
THERE'S PEACE AND QUIET
BEAUTY AND REPOSE
IT'S HIDDEN IN THE VALLEY
BESIDE THE MOUNTAIN STREAM
AND LYING THERE BESIDE THE STREAM
I FIND THAT I CAN DREAM
ONLY OF THINGS
OF BEAUTY TO THE EYES
SNOW-PEAKED MOUNTAIN
TOW'RING TO THE SKIES
NOW, I KNOW THAT GOD MADE THIS WORLD FOR ME.

I CAN IMAGINE
MYSELF AS IN A DREAM
CLIMBING THAT MOUNTAIN
AND DOWN THAT SMALL RAVINE
THE MAGIC OF THIS PEACE AND QUIET
EVER SHALL STAY
TO MAKE THIS PLACE A HEAVEN
EACH AND EVERY DAY
OH, HOW I WISH
I NEVER HAVE TO LEAVE
AND ALL MY LIFE
SUCH BEAUTY TO RECEIVE
NOW, I KNOW THAT GOD MADE THIS WORLD FOR ME.