Thursday morning, even before I could get to my Bible reading, God spoke.

My brain began recall a discussion Wednesday with brother community group leaders. Some groups flourishing, others struggling. Within the groups, interpersonal relationships are faltering and time intensive efforts not producing the fruits we hope they would. A memory of the movie Fireproof, took me to the "Love Dare" A movie concept that unconditional love for, and acted upon, will win over someone unlovable.

That's when God spoke, The Cross, the ultimate love dare, one sided, unconditional.

"We love because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19)

Thank you my heavenly Father, keep me forever mindful of that love you have for me, for your name's sake!