Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.—1 Peter 3:8
God has given each one of us a unique makeup and unique experiences. You may come from a background similar to mine, but you may not be able to relate to something with which I struggle, and likewise.
Empathy and compassion are two very different things. (more…)
For all the promises of God find their Yes in Him. That is why it is through Him that we utter our Amen to God for His glory.—2 Corinthians 1:20
A few weeks ago, our pastor announced our congregation would embark on a 50-day fast as we prayed about the vision God has given him for our church. My husband, bless his (more…)
For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. – Luke 9:26
Last week nine people died at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. They did not die because of gun laws. They didn’t even die (more…)
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.—Proverbs 16:31
I have spent a lot of time around the elderly—in our family, at our church, and at the nursing home where I once did pet therapy and evangelism. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine them young and vigorous and at their peak.
But we are seeing these old (more…)
Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise. – Luke 23:43
It was another Sunday morning. As my husband parked, I looked down at my phone to check the time.
Instead my eyes fixed on a text. My precious aunt’s heart had failed, and she had gone to be with Jesus during the night.
How was I to respond? What (more…)