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Welcome to 1 13 4ever!

1 13 4ever is a guide that highlights how you can improve your self-esteem and create stronger, healthier relationships by utilizing the 1 Corinthians 13 values.

1 Corinthians 13 and You

Go beyond the ceremony

Verses from this chapter are often read at ceremonies for weddings and funerals/memorials. Unfortunately it stops there.  These powerful words are printed in the wedding program or funeral card and used only as familiar words for the event.  Once the day is over, the sound advice from 1 Corinthians 13 is usually put away and forgotten until the next ceremony.

We show you how to make this chapter an every day part of your self-care and guidebook for your relationships.

Who runs this site?

The site is run by me, Michael Henby. This chapter has changed my life and made me stronger and healthier.  My relationships with my wife, Kathy, kids, parents, siblings, friends and communities have all become richer, safer and stronger because of 1 Corinthians 13. Read my 1 Corinthians 13 story here.

A recent summer vacation with my wife Kathy and our 3 daughters.

My wife Kathy and I on our wedding day.

1 Corinthians 13 is relevant now more than ever

These ancient words written by Paul close to 2,000 words ago.  He wrote them to members of a church he helped start in Corinth, Greece as they struggled to find their way.  His words are just as relevant today as they were back then – if not more.  We are here to show you why they are so important and how you can incorporate them into your life and relationships.

1 Corinthians 13 Virtues: Your guide to peace, happiness and success

1 Corinthians 13 - A good road map for happiness.

Think about how much better your self-image, your relationships with yourself, your family, partner, friends, co-workers, communities, pets and more if we put more emphasis on love by living these virtues:

The Do’s:

  1. Love is patient
  2. Love is kind
  3. Love always protects
  4. Love always trusts
  5. Love always hopes
  6. Love always perseveres
  7. Love rejoices with the truth

The Don’ts:

  1. Love does not envy
  2. Love is not jealous
  3. Love does not delight in evil
  4. Love does not boast
  5. Love is not proud
  6. Love is not self-seeking
  7. Love is not easily angered
  8. Love keeps no record of wrongs
  9. Love does not dishonor others

The Big Takeaways:

  1. Love never fails
  2. Faith, Hope and Love. The greatest of these is love.

Better days ahead

Improve critical aspects of your life with 1 Corinthians 13

We showcase 1 Corinthians 13 and highlight how it can benefit your life, how it can improve your self-worth, improve your relationships, reduce stress and provide more success.

Come along for the ride!  Check out our site and join our journey as as we identify how to live happier, stronger and more successful lives using 1 Corinthians 13 as a guide.