Have you ever been around someone who has a tendency to be the downer at the party? How about the person who lashes out at you with their words even though you have done nothing to deserve what is being said? No matter what you try to say or do ...
Read More »Our Hope: Jesus Is Compassion
“And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her.” Luke 7:12 (NKJV) When I look at artists’ renderings of Jesus, ...
Read More »Kindness and Humility
I want to live my life so there is no doubt or denying … I loved my people well. What does it take to love well? What does living like an example of God’s love involve? Do we find it only in church or in the religious crowd? Or can we find God among ...
Read More »Opportunities Come In Small Packages
They say opportunity will come knocking at the door, however, I believe opportunity doesn’t just stop at the door, but instead shows up all around us everyday. Little finely tuned thoughts, words, or even actions that are given to brighten a day or continue a lingering hope. A smile for ...
Read More »Love In Action
Do you know what love is? According to Webster’s dictionary, in its noun form, love is: “a strong affection for; an affection or tenderness felt by lovers; an affection based on admiration, benevolence or common interests.” Okay, I get that, but love goes so much farther than a feeling. Love ...
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