February 2013

I must admit, posting these love dares is getting a lot bit old.  But trying to do these dares–or even thinking about the dares–has been very helpful to me so far.  Plus, I said I would do it to the end, so it’s now a matter of my word. So here are the next few: […]

I must admit, posting these love dares is getting a lot bit old.  But trying to do these dares–or even thinking about the dares–has been very helpful to me so far.  Plus, I said I would do it to the end, so it’s now a matter of my word. So here are the next few:

Dare 23:  Love Always Protects Remove anything that is hindering your relationship–any addiction or influence that is stealing your heart away from your spouse. Dare 24:  Love Vs. Lust End it now.  Identify every object of lust in your life and remove it.  Single out every lie you’ve swallowed in pursuing forbidden pleasure and reject

(I think this one is especially good) Dare: Love is a choice, not a feeling.  It is an initiated action, not a knee jerk reaction.  Choose today to be committed to love even if your spouse has lost most of his (her) interest in receiving it.  Say to him (her) today in words similar to

(I think this one is especially good) Dare: Love is a choice, not a feeling.  It is an initiated action, not a knee jerk reaction.  Choose today to be committed to love even if your spouse has lost most of his (her) interest in receiving it.  Say to him (her) today in words similar to

I’m gonna start paraphrasing a few of these dares, if you don’t mind. Dare: Be intentional today about making a time to pray and read your scriptures.  As you do, immerse yourself in the promises God has for you.

I’m gonna start paraphrasing a few of these dares, if you don’t mind. Dare: Be intentional today about making a time to pray and read your scriptures.  As you do, immerse yourself in the promises God has for you.

Dare: Dare to take God at his word.  Dare to trust Jesus Christ for salvation.  Dare to pray, “Lord Jesus, I’m a sinner.  But you have shown your love for me by dying to forgive my sins, and you have proven your power to save me from death my your resurrection.   Lord, change my

Dare: Dare to take God at his word.  Dare to trust Jesus Christ for salvation.  Dare to pray, “Lord Jesus, I’m a sinner.  But you have shown your love for me by dying to forgive my sins, and you have proven your power to save me from death my your resurrection.   Lord, change my

Look back over the dares from previous days.  Were there some that seemed impossible to you?  Have you realized your need for God to change your heart and to give you the ability to love?  Ask him to show you where you stand with Him, and ask for the strength and grace to settle your