In a letter focused on love, we should not be surprised that the world does not find it as lovely as us.

Why does God have to repeat himself so often? Can God make his message plain for us?

What is the child-like energy characterizing a child of God? How can we distinguish them from a child of the devil?

As the enemy of God’s children raves, who will be God’s champion?

What is our track record? What is driving our lives? Sin unto lawlessness or a pursuit after righteousness?

Our time on this earth feels like a long winter, but John gives us hope of an eternal spring. How does the promise of hope preserve us in the trials of today?

In our visual world, can you see the love of the Father?

Our greatest danger is distance, so how can we have confidence today?

What are the benefits of the promise?

What happens at Mile Marker 181, at French Camp Academy?

How do Christians grow in their knowledge of God?

When some walk away from Christ, it strikes fear into our hearts. How in the world are we to continue?

As we find ourselves approaching the moment of most fierce combat, how can we remain calm, cool, and collective?

Passion and patience, temporary and timeless - a decision between the two always confronts us. John’s first exhortation calls on us to decide between the two.

Do we ever reach a point when we advance beyond the gospel?

In a world gone mad, how can Christians know the truth?

In a world built upon self-promotion, the old commandment instructs us to love. Is that an emotion? An act? A lifestyle? For John, it is as clear as darkness from light.

How does John give us a Christian check-up?

What joy lies behind those three letter words?

How do we keep good company, especially when we aren’t so good of company ourselves?