Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. – Romans 12:15 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison. – Hebrews 13:13 This capacity for empathy leads to a genuine encounter – we have to progress toward this culture of encounter – in which heart speaks...
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace . . . 1 Peter 4:10 The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. – Pablo Picasso Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a...
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. – Isaiah 43:19 Things never happen the same way twice. – C.S. Lewis Are you ready for an Advent Adventure? If you are like me, part of...
Dear sisters and brothers, As election day nears, we are seeing something less than the best of behavior on the national stage and in local settings. I found this guide (in bold) and looked for some scripture (in italics) to back each point. I don’t know if the author would choose these exact scriptures, but...
“Act as if everything you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James Dear Sisters and Brothers, I saw the above quote from William James, and it sent me off on a search for scriptures to back it up. This is nowhere near an exhaustive list; but it is enough to give us the...
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these...
