Posted in compassion on Jun 13th, 2017
We can mock the poor. Or we can help them.
Here’s why it’s very important to make the right choice.
“Those who mock the poor insult their Maker.” (Proverbs 17:5)
I can’t imagine it being a good idea to insult God. Can you?
Encourage and bless those who are struggling financially. I f we don’t, […]
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Posted in compassion on Nov 19th, 2015
James 1:27 gives us a good assessment tool for measuring if our faith is doing any good for God and for others.
“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.”
Active, sacrificial compassion […]
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Posted in intercession on Dec 5th, 2014
As a kid on the playground, I couldn’t stand it when a bully was picking on another kid.
Sometimes, I even got into trouble because I invited the bully to leave the kid alone and pick on me instead.
It didn’t turn out well for either of us at such moments.
Even as an adult in ministry, I’ve […]
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Posted in intercession on Nov 21st, 2014
We’re all wired to be heroes.
Not like with the movies and the recurring rescues from beasts or thugs or natural disasters, but with real-life crisis threats.
I’m talking about the threat of emotional collapse when someone we know feels that nobody cares about him or her.
I’m talking about the threat […]
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Posted in intercession on Nov 6th, 2014
Imagine having a friend who NEVER lets you down.
Imagine having a friend who not only never lets you down, but goes beyond that in looking for ways to make your life more fulfilling.
I want a friend like that and so do you.
All we have to do is just ask and we will.
I’m talking about the […]
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