Today's Good Word is one you've likely heard before if you've been hanging around church for any length of time. Let's look at it and remember why it's so often quoted. 

We love Him. Who? God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Amen! 

When Jesus Christ walked the earth, He did many amazing things that left people speechless. One of these is when he took hundreds of years of laws — the Law of Moses — and summed it up in two commandments that pretty much anyone can understand. 

1. Love God.

2. Love your neighbor as yourself.

Abhor: to regard with disgust or hatred

Synonyms: loathe, detest, despise

Today's Good Word reminds us how we're supposed to feel toward evil. We're not supposed to admire that which is evil. Or acclaim that which is evil. Or applaud that which is evil. We're supposed to abhor that which is evil. 

We hope you've enjoyed this week's theme of prayer. May the Lord inspire you with new ways that you can deepen your prayer life in 2018. Just imagine the things God might do if we devoted more time to prayer!

We hope that you enjoyed this week's messages of forgiveness. Colossians 3:13 couldn't be more clear. All believers know what it feels like to receive unmerited grace. We have Christ's example set before us, and we can draw from His strength when ours just isn't enough.

We hope that you enjoyed this week's New Year's-inspired articles. May today's Good Word remind you of the fresh start that Christ offers.

Let's start off 2018 with this beautiful verse that encourages us to be doers as well as hearers. 

What do all the kids ask each other the first time they see each other after Christmas? (Nobody teaches them to ask this question. They just ask it.)

"What did you get?" 

Or maybe, "Did you get what you wanted?" Or "Did you get anything good?"

We here at the Gospel Blog hope that you have a wonderful Christmas weekend ahead of you! May you enjoy all the happy moments that are in store, but may you also find time to reflect on Jesus Christ and what His birth represents. 

Christmas is in full swing. The hum of carols and the aroma of cookies fill the air, and our eyes are constantly drawn to sparkling decorations and glowing lights. We're more than a little distracted by all the trimmings.

If you find yourself feeling a little weary right now, then today's Good Word is for you.

Tis the season for weariness. It's the busiest time of the year, after all, and there are a lot of things to think about and prepare for, and do.

But those are probably all good things — privileges really, even though they can be stressful.

It's so easy to forget what today's Good Word is telling us. 

We definitely don't need to look far to find something that makes us feel insecure or vulnerable. Here's a list on the fly:

We hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with your family and loved ones! 

As you're picking at leftover pumpkin pie and eating "just one more" of Aunt Marie's snowball cookies, think of today's Good Word. 

Today's Good Word reminds us of so many important things.

First, We've got to hold up the light. If yours is hidden under a bushel, then ... well ... No! Like the kids shout when they sing the song. 

Have you ever envisioned an imaginary line. On one side of the line is "good" and on the other side is "evil." As long as you stay on the "good" side, you're good with God. If you cross that line into "evil" territory, then you're not. 

Have you ever tried to get as close to the line as possible without crossing it? Tried to see how much bad behavior you can get away with and still be called a Christian?