We're kicking off our new series, "Love Always"! Think about the things you always do – habits, routines, consistent actions. Love should be like that too. Love is consistent. Real love is reliable. It's not just a feeling, but a regular practice. Over the next few weeks, we'll explore what love always does, straight from the Bible. Today, we're focusing on how love always protects (1 Corinthians 13:7). Protection means keeping safe from harm. Love defends, guards, and shields others – emotionally, mentally, and physically. It creates a safe space. As a husband, dad, or pastor, protection is a key part of love.