By Pastor Rick Warren. The Bible says in 1 John 4:19, “We love because [God] first loved us” (NIV). God is always first in everything. He takes the initiative. The only reason you can love God or anybody else is because God first loved you. And he showed that love by sending Jesus Christ to Earth ... Read More
There Are No Shortcuts to Spiritual Maturity A devotional by Pastor Rick Warren
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns” (Philippians 1:6 NLT, second edition). It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. ... Read More
Love Drives Out the Fear In Your Relationships A devotional by Pastor Rick Warren
“Love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it … shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love” (1 John 4:18 NLT, second edition). “I hate you!” When people say that in relationships, it’s often a sign that somebody’s trying to control ... Read More