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Understanding: An Act of Love

March 18, 2026October 11, 2019 by Tonia Woolever

The importance of understanding God shows up everywhere in Scripture, including this well-known exchange between Jesus and a scribe: One of the scribes came and …. asked Him, “What commandment is the foremost of all?” Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the …

Love As He Has Loved You

March 18, 2026September 2, 2018 by Tonia Woolever

In the course of sharing life with God the Spirit, He changed my heart towards people. Instead of just trying to cope with them, endure them, and change them for my comfort (and their good, of course) — I found myself wanting to love and nourish them. Because God has nourished me. And being nourished …

What’s It Like To Be Loved By Me?

March 21, 2026January 25, 2014 by Tonia Woolever

For a season in my life with God, he kept the following question before me: “What’s it like to be loved by you?” Needless to say, that question generated a lot of self-examination. It took my focus off of how others were treating me, and helped me become aware of what it might be like …

Olympic Effort

March 29, 2026August 4, 2012 by Tonia Woolever

The London 2012 Olympics are in full swing, and in our evenings hubby and I often watch some of the athletes compete for their gold, silver and bronze medals. Along the way we learn of what it has taken for them to even come to the moment when they can compete for the prize.

Is Marriage Overrated?

March 21, 2026February 21, 2011 by Tonia Woolever

“Sometimes I wonder if marriage is overrated.” When the talk show host said this to me on live TV, I saw real anxiety in her eyes. It was the day after Valentines, when love was still “on the air.” She and her co-host — both single and youngish — had asked me to weigh in …