What Is Love?

As a child, I learned to treat others the way I wanted to be treated. In church, I learned the same thing; love others as God loves you. Katie embodies this theme. She is called to serve the Lord in Uganda, by serving and helping others stay alive.  In some accounts, Katie actually nursed a child back to health, when he was almost the size of a twig. Katie makes a god point that connects to this theme, when she says "The people Jesus healed were inevitably sick again at some point in their lives. The people Jesus fed miraculously were hungry again a few days later. More important than the very obvious might and power shown by Jesus' miracles is His love. He loved these people enough to do everything in His power to "make it better." He entered into their suffering and loved them right there." Not only does Katie make a clear point that has a strong authoritative component (Jesus) to it, she also connects it to her own life. Katie's life did not get easier and most certainly did not get any more glamorous when she moved to Uganda, but her love for those children and her love of the community is where the true power lies. Love is not just a component of her day; love is the driving force that keeps Katie "bending over for God".