If we believe that God is actively seeking to communicate with us (see Loving God 101, Part 1 and Part 3), then we would be wise to go the places where we know God’s voice is loudest. We’ve already examined some of these (e.g., sacraments, acts of compassion and service to others). But the place where God’s...
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Loving God 101, Part 9: Being Where Jesus Already Is (Charity)
Love is learned by experience. I often think of it as osmosis – absorbing from the environment. In other words, if we want to love, we must begin by being regularly in the presence of love to let it have its effect on us. Understanding this has many implications for the relationships we form, the...