by Barry | Holidays & Special Events
For a small book, 1 John packs a big punch, especially on the subject of love. It’s one of the smallest books in the Bible but ranks second in number of references to “love,” second only to Song of Solomon. By far, 1 John ranks number one per capita (number of...
by Barry | Legacy Blog Post
At the start of Jesus’ passion week, we’re told in John 13:1 that He did something that showed His disciples the “full extent” of His love. He…wait! What? There is a “full extent” of Jesus’ love? Jesus has a limit on love? John 13-17 is one of the most intimate...
by Barry | Legacy Blog Post
Is naked normal? The publishers of Playboy, who are returning to the use of nudity in their magazine, would have you think so. In announcing their return to the disrobed, after a few months in attempting a more mainstream non-nude men’s magazine, they are...
by Barry | Legacy Blog Post
It’s easy to get caught in the game “He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not” with God. Things go well: He loves me. Things go not so well: He loves me not. The events we celebrate this week should settle this game of back and forth. But why hasn’t it? In all honesty,...
by Barry | Legacy Blog Post
Ephesians 5:1-2 says this: Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Say no more. Or at least, say very little. It’s a...
