When God describes himself to Moses, the first attribute he mentions is compassion (Exodus 34:6). We read in the gospels that Jesus has compassion on the crowds, but what does that word really mean? The American Heritage Desk Dictionary gives this definition: Deep awareness of the suffering of another. It also notes that the word comes from Latin: passion = suffer, com = with. The word compassion means, to suffer with. God … 
Words have power. Words end friendships, and start new ones. Words send armies into battle, and send them home again. Words can crush a mighty king, and embolden a feeble saint. Words bring news that delights the heart, and words bring news that break it. Words have power. A word is a communication tool. Words represent thoughts and ideas. Many words communicate a message. Written words take spoken words and give them longevity. … 
There’s no end to what’s been written about Good Friday and Easter Sunday. But what about the day in between, traditionally called Holy Saturday? What happens on that day? It is the Sabbath day, which begins at sundown on Friday, and ends at sundown on Saturday. • The chief priest and Pharisees go to Pilate asking for a guard at the tomb because they remember Jesus saying, “After three days I will rise … 
It’s been passed around for so many years it’s widely believed, though untrue: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” The Bible nowhere says that. God absolutely gives us more than we can handle. Our misunderstanding comes from a misrepresentation of 1 Corinthians 10:13. Let’s look at it. “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond … 
Every year The Academy Awards recognizes and applauds achievement in the film industry. I don’t tune in to the much-hyped ceremony, because only going to one or two movies a year, I lack the enthusiasm of most movie-goers. But of course, over the years, I do have my favorites. Like many of you, I’m drawn to true stories that grab my play-it-safe routine, and inspire me to get out of my little circle and … |