2026.05.10 | I Finally Understood What Wholehearted Love Looks Like. I Was Holding It.
This blog is based on the sermon from May 10, 2026.
The Power of Empty Hands
Reflect & Respond
- Where are you currently trying to "earn" love instead of just receiving it? What would it look like to admit your need to God today?
- If you truly believed God loved you for who you are rather than what you do, how would that change the way you treat yourself this week?
You can watch the full message on this reflection on our YouTube channel or through the Hope App.
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Posted in Gospel, Book of Matthew, Jeff Potts, Love of God, Great Commandment, Parenting
Posted in Gospel, Book of Matthew, Jeff Potts, Love of God, Great Commandment, Parenting
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