Words of Love
Today’s message was written by my friend, Rev. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope.
Friend of Dial Hope, Jesus is the measuring stick for words of love:
– He spoke words of tenderness: “Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)
– He spoke words of peace: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give
to you.” (John 14:27)
– He spoke words of hope: “In my father’s house are many rooms.” (John 14:2)
– He spoke words of forgiveness: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you… By this, all people will know that you are my disciples.” (John 13:34,35)
This is our calling as well: to speak words that reflect kindness, gentleness, appreciation, and love… because Jesus first loved us.
Let us pray: Awesome God, today help us to notice. Help us to care. Help us to be available to any person in need. For in loving others, we love you. In serving others, we serve you. In ministry to others, we find our lives strengthened and enriched. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Roger Kunkel
(November 24, 1934 – June 29, 2011) Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkel was a native of Parsons, Kansas, graduated from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, where he received an award for “Outstanding Student and Citizen”. After graduating from Princeton Theological Seminary, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois, and went on to serve as Senior Pastor in Duluth, Minnesota, and Riverside, Illinois. He served as Chaplain of Heritage Park Rehab Center in Bradenton, Florida, after retiring from his pastorate at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota in 1998. Full Bio
