This Is Love

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. — 1 John 4:10

God is love.

And those who abide in God, abide in love.

He loved us.

And he sent His only Son as a living sacrific for our sins.

An atoning scrifice.

This Is Love

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. — 1 John 4:10

God loved us and sent His Son Jesus to us.

Jesus died for our sins so that we can live with Him forever.

This Valentine's week, it's comforting to know that God's love for us is greater than life.

He loved us before we ever knew Him.

And He loves me still, in spite of my sin.

These red tulips remind me of His deep love.

A thoughtful Valentine's gift from our daughter.

The Righteous One

Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. — 1 John 2:2

Jesus is the only Righteous One.

He is our atoning sacrifice.

For my sins and for everyone.

I have missed the mark completely.

But Jesus steps in and covers me with His grace.

Making atonement for my sins.

Not only for ours but also for the sins of the world.

As this refreshing watermelon comforts my body on a hot day.

Jesus nourishes my soul.

This Is Love

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. — 1 John 4:10

Yesterday was Valentine's Day.

These are the beautiful flowers Kirk had waiting for me when I came home from work.

Along with a very sentimental and thoughtful card.

I got him some Sees candy, and some for Abby.

We are a loving family.

But our love can't even compare with God's love for us.

This is love.

Not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son.

God sent Jesus as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

He sacrificed His Son for me.

That's love!

We Have an Advocate

We have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. — 1 John 2:1-2

Today I get the day off for Veteran's Day.

Poor Abby has to work.

Today we remember the veterans who have sacrificed for our country.

They act as our advocates for our countrymen.

We have an advocate with the Father in His Son, Jesus.

He is the atoning sacrifice for my sins.

And not only for my sins but also for the sins of the whole world.

Since we live in a broken world, it's a huge comfort to know that Jesus is our advocate.