Do You Take Christ at His Word?

“And the man believed what Jesus said and started home.” John 4:50 A government official approaches Jesus and begs Him to heal his son, who was about to die. Jesus tells him, “Go back home. Your son will live!” And the man believed what Jesus said and...

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...