“All good things must come to an end.”
Least that is what the saying says. No, I am not ending this blog. Sorry. 
What is coming to an end is this series of posts on Love Does by Bob Goff. (Please don’t cheer. It would damage my fragile ego.) Blogging about this marvelous book has certainly been an adventure for me. I can honestly say that I am not sure there has ever been a book which has affected me quite like this one. Blogging about it over the past several weeks has brought it to life. I hope it has sparked some thoughts in you, as well as the desire to purchase it. I was blessed to send several copies to family and friends and can’t wait to see their response. One has already emailed me about it. One thing is sure: blogging about the book was like having a sermon series- I never had to wonder what I was going to write about next. 
All this talk about Love Does is worthless though unless…love does. Not love thinks. Not love might. Not love considers. LOVE DOES. That has been one of my purposes all along-to spur us on to love and good works (to borrow Paul’s words). There is no doubt the world would be changed IF we took seriously the command of Jesus to love. “By this will all men know you are my disciples if you love one another.” (John 13:35) “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:12-13) Bob Goff put an interesting twist on it:
I used to think that taking a risk would reduce the number of friends I have, but now I know that love draws more people in.
Double BAM! Imagine the world when love reigns. I know. I know. It will some day when Jesus is King of kings. But we can make a tiny difference here on earth can’t we? Can’t we change one person’s life with love? I think we can. We will never stop all the crime, or the hatred, or the rhetoric, or the massacres, but we can do all we can to love in our little world. One person at a time. Maybe we ought to start a Love Revolution, a Movement.
I hope you have “enjoyed” the series on Love Does. I leave you with this song that ’bout sums it up. (The first 30 seconds or so is a black screen so don’t think it is messed up).
Any thoughts you care to share about love? About the series? Comments? Critiques? I’d love to hear your thoughts. To read more on the series start here.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your reports from Love Does. As a teacher, I say that the author can go to the head of the class – and you can be his assistant. Thanks, Bill. The blog posts have been immensely encouraging.
Your words overwhelm me Susan. Thanks for the confidence in what I have shared.
I’m almost half way through the book! It really is a great read. I’m going to pass the book on so someone else can be blessed by it.
It is a good one to give away for sure.
Bill, now I have to go buy the book and read it for myself.
Yep.
Good idea.
Hi Bill,
I think the blog post that ministered to me the most was the one on ‘Talking’. It was confirmation of what the Holy Spirit was already giving me a heads up about. For me to be watching my heart and words carefully for the next while.
Love obeys God. If we are in disobedience to God we have to look at our walk with God.
Faith works by love the scripture says. Righteousness is given to us by God through our faith in Christ Jesus. Without faith in Jesus we have no individual righteousness.
Love cares. Love suffers willingly if need be. Love exhorts and admonishes. Love disciplines. Love lays itself down for another. Love’s eyes are looking at the needs of others. Love gives.
I’m sending you an e-mail Bill. You had asked me earlier about what it was that I had noticed about the Holy Spirit in one of your sermons that I listened to.
Talk to you later.
Thanks for letting me know one that ministered to you Linda.
“I used to think that taking a risk would reduce the number of friends I have, but now I know that love draws more people in.”
Yep, that’ll preach bro’!
Bless ya!
Jay
That was a good one Jay. Blessings back at ya.
This seriously has been your best series. I’m inspired to get the book Bill. Thanks for sharing your passion and heart.
Love is action, I think many people mix the “feeling” with the real thing; action through commitment.
Thanks again for your action.
Thanks for your kind words Floyd. I am glad it inspired you to get the book. You will not be disappointed.
I do believe we can make a difference because His love always makes a difference. It may seem lesser at the moment, but we don’t know how it echoes through eternity. I want to live that life! Thanks Bill. And you did persuade me to get the book. It’s the audiobook (I’ll listen while I’m working out), but I didn’t think you’d mind that.
Well…I reckon the audiobook is okay.
So glad you bought it.
Although I have not always commented – I have really enjoyed this series of post!
Thanks my friend.
Oh no! No more “Love Does” blogs!!! This has been one of the best series of blogs you’ve done….very encouraging, thought provoking & great! I am loving this book. In fact, I am trying very hard to not read ahead, since Michael & I are reading it together! The book stares at me all day long & I want to cheat & read without him!
But I will wait. I have already taken a chapter & typed it to one of the boys that I think will resonate with him. I am recommending this book to anyone I hear asking about what they should be reading!
You could always read the archives on them Jan. LOL So glad you are showing restraint so you two can read it together. Recommending is good.
For me, it really comes down to truly loving another person and doing what’s in their best interest – and not justifying our selfish passivity by saying we “feel” love for someone. That’s the reason that love does. That’s what’s struck me.
It is more than a feeling loren. You hit on it. That is exactly what love does.
I too enjoyed this book and its message and spirit. I hope that what I have taken away will spur me a little closer to the path that I would like to be on. I enjoyed your posts on this one.
Glad you read it and enjoyed it Daniel. I hope it does spur you on.