Welcome to Love Is Not – Introduction

by Joyce Zook | Jul 6, 2026 | Life, Love Your Home, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage, Marriage

Welcome to Love Is Not, a collection of lessons inspired by 1 Corinthians 13. God calls us to show love, patience, and kindness, but we often struggle to meet these expectations. It’s easy to give ourselves grace when we fall short. We all face challenges, and I...

You See What You’re Looking For

by Joyce Zook | Jun 22, 2026 | Life, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage, Marriage

Many years ago, I traveled around Europe, serving as the keynote speaker at military bases for the women’s ministry known as PWOC annual retreats. During my travels, I heard the same phrase from the ladies over and over. “This is the worst place to live.” Finally, at...

Love Is Not Impatient

by Joyce Zook | May 25, 2026 | Life, Love Your Home, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage

Here is a sample from the book I’m working on,  “Love Is Not: Tips to Improve Your Relationships.” I hope you love it! Love is patient. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4   Love does not get upset over minor issues. It chooses which problems to address, tolerate, and drop....

No Time For Really Living

by Joyce Zook | Apr 27, 2026 | Love Your Home, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage

No Time for Bible Study We often experience feelings of anger, frustration, and internal conflict. The Bible tells us to imitate God, but how can we do that if we don’t know Him or understand His teachings? We need to settle in our hearts and believe what God says, so...

Love Is Not Self-Centered

by Joyce Zook | Apr 13, 2026 | Featured, Life, Love Your Home, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage

The Bible teaches us to love others as we love ourselves. (Mark 12:31) We must take care of ourselves and not depend solely on friends or loved ones for our happiness; However, our love is not to be self-centered. God calls us to love others as we love ourselves. This...

Hate to Wait

by Joyce Zook | Mar 24, 2026 | Love Your Home, Love Your Life, Love Your Marriage

Does God have you waiting? Waiting is one of the hardest things for me. We often find ourselves waiting for Him to answer our prayers, show us the next step, or heal our bodies or those of loved ones. We sometimes have to wait years for Him to bring someone we care...