Self-giving love is love expressed through sacrifice: choosing the good of another, even when it costs you.
It is not weakness. It is moral courage, because it refuses the shortcut of domination and the thrill of cruelty.
The Cross as the Pattern
Christian love is defined by the cross: God does not stay distant from suffering, but draws near and bears it. That is why forgiveness can be real, and why hope can survive grief.
Love That Tells the Truth
Self-giving love is not enabling. It does not pretend evil is good. It holds together compassion and truth, mercy and accountability.
Where Theology Meets Real Life
If you are looking to take these truths from your head to your heart—especially as we navigate the heavy realities of pain, trauma, and trying to live faithfully in a broken world—I want to invite you to explore my book, Forgiveness. Together, we look closely at one of the most challenging yet profoundly restorative commands of Jesus, discovering how it is possible to find healing and hope even when it feels impossible.
