Author Archives: drstoop
2 Corinthians 7:5-16
2 Corinthians 7:5-16 5 When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. 6 But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by … Continue reading
How Love Grows – Part 3
How Love Grows – Part 3 The goal for love in a marriage is to reach the third stage of love. We define this stage of love as “I love you for who you are.” Now we move beyond loving … Continue reading
2 Corinthians 6:14-7;4
2 Corinthians 6:14-7;4 14 Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? 15 What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a … Continue reading
How Love Grows– Part 2
How Love Grows– Part 2 The next stage of love’s growth could be described as “Love Performs.” Or to say it similar to how Bernard said it, “I love you for what you do for me.” Obviously, part of … Continue reading
How Love Grows – Part 1
How Love Grows – Part 1 I don’t know if Bernard, the 12th Century monk, would be amused to find that someone has taken his book On Loving God, and turned his ideas into describing how love grows in a … Continue reading
2 Corinthians 6:3-13
2 Corinthians 6:3-13 3 We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. 4 In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently … Continue reading
Is God an Essential Part of Recovery?
Is God an Essential Part of Recovery? You can listen to Dr. Stoop today, being interviewed live on his new book at 9:05 am pacific/12:05 pm eastern at www.faithplace.org …or you can listen to the free podcast of the interview … Continue reading
2 Corinthians 5:11 – 6:2
2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 11 Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too.12 Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving … Continue reading
New Concerns About Marijuana Use
New Concerns About Marijuana Use Several recently published studies have raised serious concerns about the use of pot, especially among the young. One study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, looked at the casual use of pot among those ages … Continue reading
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 5 For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us … Continue reading