Seeking Jesus in our desperation can be a time of spiritual breakthrough in our life. I believe we all experience times of distress in our life to various degrees. The question is, “Will you let the Lord use this desperation to change your life?” After decades of being away from worship, a man I came …
Jesus’ heart of compassion is so great for each person it is hard for us to comprehend. Over and over in the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates His understanding for others by His actions. This same compassion propelled Jesus to come to this earth and die for our sins on the cross at Calvary. In our story …
What does growing in compassion look like? Have you ever desired to grow in compassion? If you have it is a sign the Holy Spirit is working in your heart. God desires to transform you from the inside out. When I first became a pastor, I was blessed by working with another pastor who had …
Have you ever been around a person who was the model of compassion and wished you could be more like that? If you have, you are not alone. “Compassion is a deep awareness of and sympathy for another’s suffering. Jesus is the model of compassion.”[1] No matter what your past has been, the good news …
Today’s Scripture & Insight: Matthew 14:13-14 My mother’s first cousin was approaching her mid-nineties and her health was beginning to fail. She told my mother that she supported 25 children through the Compassion International program. She faithfully wrote each child each month. Each month each child received a letter each month with words of encouragement …