Author: Pastor Gordon
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What Is Your Ideal Relationship?
Most of us carry an unspoken picture of an ideal relationship. Sometimes it is shaped by healthy role models; other times by longing, disappointment, or fantasy. Without reflection, these ideals can quietly become expectations—ones no human being can meet. An ideal relationship, from a faith-based perspective, is not about perfection but partnership. Adventist theology emphasizes mutuality:…
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What Do the Major Religions Say About Love?
In a divided world, love remains one of the few values that bridges faith traditions. While beliefs about God, practice, and doctrine differ, love consistently appears as central to spiritual life. Understanding how major religions speak about love can deepen our respect for one another and remind us that compassion is not owned by any…
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How Do You Define Love?
Love is one of the most frequently used words—and one of the least examined. We say we love pizza, music, our children, and our spouse, often without pausing to ask whether we mean the same thing each time. For many people, love is defined by feeling: warmth, attraction, excitement, or emotional safety. For others, love…