A teen girl at work kicked me hard in the knee. Of course I know not to take it personally, but this time the physical pain transferred to emotional pain. Yet in Bible study I am constantly reminded that I am so loved, that I'm freed up to love anyone through anything.

God turned curses into blessings for those he loves (Deuteronomy 23:5). Beth said the Hebrew word for "love" in Deut 23:5 is ahab. Ahab is an ardent and vehement (like a wolf!) inclination of the mind, and tenderness of affection all the same time.