2015-04-06T10:10:47-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/loyalty/ https://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/the-idol-in-your-hand-7366 2015-04-06T10:10:47-05:00 The truth is that there's another god competing for the best of your love right now, the best of your energy, the best of your time, or the best of your money. I'm not talking about some little statue in the closet. The most dangerous idols are much more subtle than that. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2011:1-16&version=NIV 2009-08-19T14:29:21-05:00 While Peter's betrayal of Jesus is an important reminder of human weakness and fickleness, some of Jesus' disciples displayed loyalty in the face of danger, as Thomas does here when Jesus announces his intention to return to a place filled with enemies. http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35252&columnid=3803 2008-11-03T12:29:43-05:00 The Character of Patriotism is defined as the loyalty and honor of one’s nationality. Patriotism, as a character, is the unconditional love for one’s native country or country of residence. It is demonstrated as an industrious involvement through allegiance http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/The-Sweet-Celebration-of-the-Loyal-Fans-4243 2008-08-21T15:47:58-05:00 It's true in sports; it's true in life. Victory is sweetest for those who were loyal through it all. Like Mary Magdalene - in our word for today from the Word of God, taken directly from the glorious Easter story. Mary had been there at the cross, when all but one of Jesus' disciples had disappeared like scared rabbits. She had gone to the tomb for his burial. And now, after having been, along with some friends, the first one at Jesus' tomb that early Sunday morning, she just can't leave. She has found the tomb empty and now sunk to even greater despair, believing that someone has now stolen her Master's body.