When the Bible tells us that “God is love” (1 John 4:8), it means that love isn’t something we invented; it’s something we received. It’s not an accident, a weakness, or something to be ashamed of. Love begins in God, and because it comes from Him, it was never designed to be confusing, destructive, or unsafe enough to silence us or push us into secrecy.
Yet for many young people today, love, especially romantic love, can feel overwhelming and unsafe to talk about. Feelings arise, emotions...