Day 24: During Deployment “Love vs. Lust”
The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. — 1 John 2:17 Adam and Eve had everything they needed in the garden of Eden. Yet Eve was deceived,…
Day 23: During Deployment “Love Always Protects”
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. — 1 Corinthians 13:6,7 In the movie Fireproof, set to be released on DVD in stores today, Day 23 of…
The Jake DeShazer Story
All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name. — Acts 10:43 Sgt. Jacob Daniel DeShazer was a crew member in the legendary Doolittle Raiders, a team of 80 brave…
Day 22: During Deployment “Love is Faithful”
I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness. Then you will know the LORD. — Hosea 2:20 Loving unconditionally can go against our natural way of thinking, counter-intuitive. It feels good to love those who love us. But loving someone…
Day 21: During Deployment “Love is Satisfied in God”
The LORD will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire in scorched places. — Isaiah 58:11 Chapter 21 in The Love Dare doesn’t let us stop with the salvation message—it keeps us going. That’s a good thing, because there is…
Day 20: During Deployment “Love is Jesus Christ”
While we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. — Romans 5:6 It is our prayer that you gave strong consideration to the dare for Day 19 and gave your heart and life to Jesus…
Day 18: During Deployment “Love Seeks to Understand”
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding. — Proverbs 3:13 “I don’t understand him/her! Why does he/she do that?” Have you ever thought that, or said that about your spouse? We see these…
Day 19: During Deployment “Love is Impossible”
Let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. — 1 John 4:7 I know that traditionally 1 Corinthians 13 is the “love chapter,” but my favorite Bible…
Paying the Price
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8-9 I have friends who send me “forwards”. Some…
Day 17: During Deployment “Love Promotes Intimacy”
He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. — Proverbs 17:9 Perhaps you are thinking, “Aha—here’s a dare that I cannot do while deployed!” Hold on . . . because what you’re…