*Love*
(Topical Guide - "see also's")
- Affection
- (Webster) 1: a moderate feeling or emotion; 2: tender attachment : fondness
- Benevolence
- (Webster) 1: disposition to do good; 2 a: an act of kindness, b: a generous gift
- Brotherhood
- (Webster) 2 : fellowship , alliance; 3 : an association (as a labor union or monastic society) for a particular purpose
- Sisterhood
- (Webster) 3: the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns
- Charity
- the pure love of Christ, among so many other definitions
- Family, Love within
- Abraham loved Isaac; parents love their children
- Fellowshipping
- (Webster) a company of equals or friends : association
- Friendship
- God, Love of
- It is the love of God that brings us true happiness in this life. If we could but emulate that love, we would be doing well on the path to perfection.
- Grace
- It is through the grace (and/or love) of God that we are all saved.
- Kindness
- We should never be unkind to anybody, especially those that we claim to love.
- Marriage, Continuing Courtship in
- I found it so interesting that the Topical Guide has a section on the continuing courtship in marriage. Obviously, it is not just a popular idea but an important principle.
- Neighbor
- When Christ was asked what the greatest of all the commandments was, he said that it was to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart. He then added quickly, that the second great commandment was to love thy neighbor as thyself. If we really put this into practice the world would be devoid of wars, divorces would be nonexistent, abuse of a spouse or loved one, in any shape or form, would never ever happen.
I often feel painfully inadequate as a mother. I am at a loss for discipline so many times. I don't always have the answers. I'm not sure many times which is the best route to take with my kids. Yet one thing I do know. I love my kids with all of my heart and soul. I guess that means that, despite all of my many shortcomings, I am qualified. :)
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