Government interference with religious matters is a recurring historical issue. While Christians should respect civil authorities, they must also stand firm in their faith, following Jesus’ example.
Category: Compassion
Posted inCompassion
Troublemakers
The post emphasizes God’s aversion to troublemakers who create discord in families. The author urges self-reflection about one’s actions and the importance of bringing Christ’s peace into every situation.
Posted inCompassion
Be Persistent
The idea of “being persistent” may cause you to recoil, invoking memories of times when somebody you knew chronically nagged you or provoked you for no reason. I’m reminded of an old cartoon where an elderly man was trying to get his mule to move. The mule refused, so he began beating the poor beast. […]
Posted inChurch, Compassion
Categorized Compassion
When a person lives a worldly life, that person is subject to worldly compassion. Worldly compassion is not an act of love but a tool to be used. The well-known passage of Scripture called “the parable of the lost son” (Luke 15:11-32) teaches us many lessons, one of which is the damage from categorized compassion. […]
Posted inCompassion, Justice, Learning, Life
Don’t Cry
12 A funeral procession was coming out as he [Jesus] approached the village gate. The young man who had died was a widow’s only son, and a large crowd from the village was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. “Don’t cry!” he said. 14 Then he walked over […]
Posted inCompassion, Jesus
Being Misunderstood
I was looking back over some of my posts, and I came across one titled, “Misunderstood.” I had written that post a couple of years ago, so I thought I’d revisit it. But as I read, I felt there was more that needed said. So, this is “Misunderstood 2.0.” We are heading into the year-end […]
Posted inCompassion, Foregiveness, Jesus, Joy, Peace
Bubbles
Okay, I have a confession to make. When I was a young boy, I liked bubble baths. I know, from birth, I should have been hard as nails, but when I was five, maybe even six, I loved playing in a bubble bath. Whew. Now that that’s off my chest, let’s continue. When I played […]
Posted inCompassion, Jesus
The Compassionate Man
There once lived an exceptional man. He was compassionate to everyone he met. He always spoke words of encouragement. And from the time he was just a child he helped people, even adults, find their talents. Not just his parents, but all who knew him spoke of him as extraordinary. As time passed, he grew […]