And they'll know we are Christians by our love.

I'm still struggling with the lesson Chad presented yesterday in class. I must admit that I have struggled so much that tears have fallen. I know several people who read my blog were there last night as well. 1 John is difficult (especially 1 John 4:7-5:5). Love...it's such a common word and yet often a too uncommon action.

As I examine my own life in regards to love, I am continuously reminded of the words of Paul:

For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. -- Romans 7:15