Tag Archives: Love in relationship

My life message

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Mel Wild

I was at a leader’s conference this week and the speaker, Bill Vanderbush, asked us if we had and could describe our life message. Our life message is what fills us with passion. We can share it without needing any … Continue reading →

Posted in Father Heart of God, Grace, Love | Tagged Abiding in Christ, Christianity, Intimacy with God, Jesus, Life message, Love in relationship | 4 Comments

Why religion won’t bring us joy

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Mel Wild

I’ve shared before that religion is about us inviting God into our life; following Jesus is about Him inviting us into His life. I’m using the term “religion” rather narrowly here. I’m talking about ritualistic practices we follow in our attempt … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Grace, Love, Sonship | Tagged Christianity, joy, Living from joy, Love in relationship, Religion and Spirituality, transformation | 13 Comments

Will you be My valentine?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Mel Wild

“Several martyrdom stories associated with the various Valentines that were connected to February 14 were added to later martyrologies, including a popular hagiographical account of Saint Valentine of Rome [martyred 269 AD] which indicated he was imprisoned for performing weddings for … Continue reading →

Posted in Love | Tagged Christian martyrs, Christianity, Father's love, Jesus, Love in relationship, St. Valentine's Day | 1 Comment

Help me to love with open arms like You do

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Mel Wild

There are some songs that are more than just songs; they’re heart-prayers. Every time we sing them, we’re praying from the depths of our soul. One such song for me is “For the One” from Brian & Jenn Johnson’s latest album, “After All These … Continue reading →

Posted in Father Heart of God, Love, Sonship, Worship | Tagged Bethel music, Christianity, Father's love, Jenn Johnson, Jesus, Love in relationship, On-ramp, Prayer songs, Religion and Spirituality | 3 Comments

A New Year’s devotion

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Mel Wild

What if we all arbitrarily decided to operate from the paradigm of love instead of fear in 2016? What would that look like? What would immediately change? In our relationships, our marriages, our churches, our workplace, our politics, our foreign policy…our world in … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Theology, Worship | Tagged Christianity, Jesus, Love in relationship, New Year, No fear in love, Paradigm shift, Steffany Gretzinger, what if | 7 Comments

Thoughts about fear and love

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Mel Wild

I was watching a video by Bruce Wauchope after Lance Floyd had mentioned him in one of his inspired blog posts titled, “Religious Inspired Amygdala.” What both Bruce and Lance had said got me to thinking about how religion is inspired from … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Identity, Love | Tagged Christianity, Dualism, fear and love, Love in relationship, Salvation, Soteriology, transformation | 10 Comments

Love requires self-limitation

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Mel Wild

Why does God allow what He allows? This is the question that has haunted mankind from the beginning. There have been many theories and even crazy stories made up about why God does what He does, yet it still remains a mystery. The … Continue reading →