Can We Stand This Scrutiny?

“You have tested my heart; You have examined me at night. You have tried me and found nothing evil; I have determined that my mouth will not sin.”Psalm 17:3 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Sadly, we know that David’s will was not sufficient to keep...

Sympathy-Empathy-Compassion

Sympathy says, “I’m sorry you’re hurt,” and it stops there. Empathy is a deeper commitment that says, “I hurt with you.” But compassion says, “I will do anything it takes to stop your hurt.” (Rick Warren)Growing toward compassion is growing...

I In Them and You In Me

The full Scripture is:”I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” John 17:23Most Bible commentaries focus on the unity of the Church of...