Wednesday, December 14, 2011

I've been thinking a lot about LOVE lately.  We certainly throw the word around lightly.  Oh, I love the way those Christmas lights twinkle.  I love to watch that little kitten play with the ball of yarn. These are expressions we use all the time, everyday. The English language, when it comes to certain words, can be so limited.  I'm sure people are expressing how much they enjoy those things and how it makes them feel, but love?  The early Grecian philosophers and linguists were specific with their words.  Many Christians have heard of the word Agape which means a deep sacrificial love, a love that speaks with actions not just words (I sound a little bitter).  Then there is Eros, need I say any more?  Philos, the love of mankind or a generalized love of things.  Then there is Storge the love parents feel for their offspring and sometimes referring to putting up with things or people.  See you next time.

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