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The Quiet Way We Hurt the People We Love Most

In part 6 of our Love Like God study, we take a closer look at one of the shortest — yet most convicting — statements in 1 Corinthians 13:
“Love is not rude.”

It sounds simple… but it reaches deeper than we often realize.

Rudeness isn’t usually loud or obvious. It shows up in everyday moments — a sharp tone, an interruption, a lack of gratitude, or being kind to strangers while short with the people closest to us. These small moments may seem insignificant, but over time, they can quietly damage the relationships that matter most.

In this video, we explore:

  • What the Bible really means when it says love is not rude
  • How rudeness is often rooted in self-centeredness
  • Why we tend to treat loved ones worse than strangers
  • And how the example of Jesus Christ reshapes the way we speak and respond to others

Biblical love isn’t about grand gestures — it’s revealed in ordinary conversations. When we replace rudeness with respect, we begin to reflect the heart of Christ in everyday life.

Ask yourself:
Do the people closest to me feel honored by the way I speak to them?

Go deeper in this study:
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Love Doesn’t Need Applause | A Study on True Biblical Love

What if the greatest obstacle to love isn’t hatred… but pride?

In this session of our Love Like God study, we explore one of the most subtle yet powerful truths in 1 Corinthians 13:4—“love is not arrogant.”

Arrogance isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes it shows up quietly—serving, giving, helping… but hoping to be noticed. And when that happens, love begins to shift. It becomes less about others and more about ourselves.

In this teaching, you’ll discover:

  • Why arrogance quietly pushes people away
  • The difference between serving and performing
  • How true love reflects the humility of Christ
  • What it looks like to love without needing recognition

Through Scripture like Romans 5:8 and Luke 17, we’re reminded that God’s love was never about applause—it was about sacrifice. And when we learn to love the same way, it transforms our relationships.

You might be surprised what happens when you give away the spotlight.

For downloadable study guides and the complete series: https://www.livingthewordtoday.com/love

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If You’re addicted to the Spotlight… Watch This

Why do we always feel the need to be noticed?

In this message, we unpack 1 Corinthians 13:4—“Love does not boast”—and discover why the real opposite of love isn’t hate… it’s selfishness.

Boasting isn’t just pride—it can be insecurity looking for attention. But real love shifts the spotlight.

👉 This week’s challenge:
Highlight someone else in every conversation—and point to God’s goodness.

You may find freedom where you least expect it.

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Why Envy Destroys Relationships (And What Love Does Instead)

In this session of our Love Like God Bible study, we take a deeper look at one short but powerful phrase from 1 Corinthians 13:4: “Love does not envy.”

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The True Meaning of Christian Kindness | Love Is Kind (Bible Study)

Most of us think kindness simply means being polite or nice. But in 1 Corinthians 13:4, the Bible points to something much deeper.

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Love is Kind (1 Corinthians 13:4)

Everyone talks about love — but the Bible defines it differently. In this first session of Love Like God, we begin exploring 1 Corinthians 13 phrase by phrase starting with three powerful words: Love is patient. Patience is more than waiting calmly — it is choosing grace when irritation feels justified.

This study will help you:
• Understand God’s love more deeply
• Grow healthier relationships
• Respond with Christlike patience

For downloadable study guides and the complete series: https://www.livingthewordtoday.com/love
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Love Like God | A Life-Changing Bible Study on 1 Corinthians 13

Love is one of the most used — and most misunderstood — words in our world today. In this Bible study invitation, we introduce Love Like God, a transformative small group study based on 1 Corinthians 13 and drawn from my book Love Like God.

Weekly Sessions will be released on YouTube beginning March 3, 2026

This study works beautifully for small groups or individual study. Each session includes an introductory video and downloadable study guides for personal or group use.  Resources can be found at livingthewordtoday.com/love

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Mending the Messes That Hinder Your Worship | Matthew 5:23–24

What do you do when your relationship with God feels right, but something still feels off? Jesus points us to a truth we often overlook: unresolved conflict with others can hinder our worship.

In this Jump Start devotional, we continue the conversation on mending our messes by looking at Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:23–24. We explore why confession to God is essential, but not always sufficient, and why reconciliation with others matters deeply to our spiritual walk.

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How to Mend a Spiritual Mess-Up (1 John 1:9)

Feeling spiritually stuck or discouraged after a misstep? In this Spiritual Jumpstart, we return to one of the most basic—and most powerful—truths of the Christian life: how to mend a mess-up when we’ve fallen short. Using 1 John 1:9, this message walks through God’s road to recovery when sin disrupts our walk with Him. Rather than hiding, blaming, or minimizing our failures, Scripture invites us into a simple but life-giving process of restoration.

In this teaching, you’ll discover:

• Why taking responsibility is the first step toward spiritual renewal
• What it really means to confess—and why “telling on ourselves” matters
• How God’s faithfulness and justice guarantee forgiveness and cleansing
• How confession resets our relationship with God and restores joy

This message is a reminder that spiritual growth doesn’t come from pretending we’re perfect—it comes from honestly bringing our failures to a gracious and faithful God. If you need a reset, a fresh start, or a reminder of God’s mercy, this short devotional is for you.

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Jumpstart Your Prayer Life — Purposeful and Planned Praying

Want to jumpstart your spiritual life? In this video, Pastor Jesse Waggoner shares practical and encouraging ways to build a purposeful and planned prayer life. Drawing from Daniel 6:10 and the example of Daniel’s faithfulness in prayer, you’ll discover simple rhythms that can help you grow closer to the Lord—no matter how busy life gets.
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What you’ll learn in this video:

• How Daniel’s prayer habits can shape our own walk with God
• Why most of us feel dissatisfied with our prayer life—and what to do about it
• Four practical suggestions to improve daily prayer:
1. Begin and end your day with prayer
2. Redeem routine moments (commuting, chores, exercise)
3. Tie prayer to daily events and reminders
4. Pray for people when you think or talk about them

These small, intentional steps can bring new joy, peace, and spiritual energy into your relationship with God

 

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