The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count

“Bold love speaks truth with grace and stands firm without becoming hard.”

Key Truth

Bold love refuses extremes.

It does not weaponize truth, and it does not water it down.

It stands firm in conviction while staying soft in heart.

Scripture Focus

Ephesians 4:15 -- Speak the truth in love.

John 1:14 -- Jesus was full of grace and truth.

1 Corinthians 16:13–14 -- Stand firm… be strong… do everything in love.

John 8:11 -- Jesus offered grace without excusing sin.

Colossians 4:6 -- Let your words be full of grace, seasoned with salt.

Key Takeaways

Truth without love becomes harsh.

Grace without truth becomes weak.

Firmness is not the same as hardness.

Bold love holds conviction without losing compassion.

Jesus modeled strength wrapped in mercy.

Make Today Count — Challenge

Have you leaned too far to one side?

This week:

Speak necessary truth—with humility.

Stand firm—without becoming cold.

Let your words reflect both conviction and compassion.

Bold love stands strong and stays soft, So Make Today Count!