The Sweetest Name We Know!

As a first generation Christian, John 3:16 means so much to me because it is the very first Bible verse I ever heard.


I did not own a Bible until I was 22 years old and I will never forget the impact upon my life when I read John 3:16 for the first time; “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” My life has never been the same since the day “God so loved…” a “whosoever” like me. I will never get over the miracle it is to Know, Love, Follow, and Serve Jesus!

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and as you read John 3:16 today, let each word make a fresh impact upon your life because “…God so loved…” you!

God’s “one and only Son”, Jesus, He has a plan and purpose for your life to: Know Him, Share Him, and Lead others to do the same. Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to share His Love & His Heart with others! What are some simple ways you can do this?  We would love to hear some ways that you share His Love on Valentine's Day.  Here are a few simple ideas:

♥ Be Loving by Sharing God’s Unconditional Love with Others – Look for those who need a friend

♥ Be Willing to Share a Word of Good News with Others – Look for Valentine Cards to share that include the Gospel (perfect time to share a HeartTalk booklet) and God’s Word

♥ Be Generous with what God has Blessed you with – Share your Blessings as you Bless Others

♥ Be Sensitive to The Holy Spirit – Share a Prayer, Share a Cup of Encouragement, Share whatever the Lord personally leads you to Share with Others as you Leave the Results up to God

Most of all, this Valentine’s Day, is a great day to share ♥JESUS♥, as He is the SWEETEST name we know!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5k6ASRS5gQ  (Chris Tomlin - The Only One)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1NsGJsCVbM  (Jesus, There's Just Something About That Name - The Isaacs)

What is the book of John about?

"So Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly I say to you, I am the door of the sheep...I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep'" (John 10:7, 11, New American Standard Bible).

The book of John has revolutionary truths about who Christ is, how He lived on earth and how God saved us through His sacrifice. A couple months ago, a video tool was released by BibleStudyTools.com and www.godtube.com of Jaye Martin describing concepts we can learn about Jesus in the book of John. We recommend checking out more videos released continuing the study of the same subject. You can find these videos by going to www.godtube.com and searching "Jaye Martin," or you can follow this link: Video Tools - "What is the book of John about?".

Photo above of a shepherd in Ireland found on vancouversun.com.

What is the Gospel According to You?

This anonymous poem has challenged me ever since I first heard it almost twenty years ago.  It has challenged me to evaluate how I live when we think nobody is noticing.  Even though we are sinners and make mistakes, there should be something in our lives that shines for Him. 

The Gospels of Matthew Mark, Luke and John

Are read by more than a few.

But the one that is most read and commented on

Is the gospel according to you.

You are writing a gospel, a chapter each day

By the things that you do and the words that you say.

Men read what you write, whether faithless or true.

Say, what is the gospel according to you?

Do men read His truth and His love in your life

Or has yours been too full of malice and strife?

Does your life speak of evil, or does it ring true?

Say, what is the gospel according to you?

Lord, let my life reflect you as I go about my ordinary days.  I want my life to overflow with Your truth and love.