By Robin Volker

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails....And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a and 13

As we approach Valentine's Day, some will choose this day to declare their commitment to their beloved.  This is a popular Scripture verse that used in many weddings and holy unions. For this Valentine's Day, perhaps you will choose to commit this kind of love for someone other than your spouse or mate as you celebrate the day that reminds us to give all of ourselves to others.   

Namaste`
Rev. Robin