Love that only lives in feelings fades fast. Love that takes action changes homes, classrooms, churches, and neighborhoods. In this Advent conversation, we sit down with Cliff Evans, high school Bible teacher and pastor, to map a clear, practical path from affection to action and from good intentions to habits that actually serve people. We start with four anchors of biblical love: sacrificial, unconditional, committed, and active. Then we bring them to life with stories from marriage and parenting, where small choices, like how you handle a tense moment or even a load of laundry, become the training ground for a love that stays when it’s hard.
From there, we widen the lens to our shared life. How do we love neighbors who don’t think or vote like we do? What does disciplined love look like in a school on a tired Friday, or online when outrage is easy and empathy is rare? We connect the practices of patience and service to the heart of Advent: God’s decisive act of love in sending Jesus. The Nativity scene becomes more than a tradition—it’s a study in love that listens and moves, with Mary’s pondering, Joseph’s faithfulness, and shepherds who run to witness good news. That same pattern calls us to small, consistent acts that open doors for the Gospel in ordinary places.
This is a warm, candid, and deeply practical reflection for anyone who wants to move beyond hollow sentiment into a love that heals. You’ll leave with a renewed vision of love as disciplined practice, a challenge to cross social lines with genuine care, and a fresh appreciation for Advent as love in motion. If this conversation helps you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you don’t miss the next step in our Advent journey.
