Posts tagged “Compassion”
God’s protection
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He…
He knows and forgives
You wouldn’t think there is much comfort in God knowing everything about you. As you think back over the past year, I’m sure you…
Jesus loves the (very, very) lost
If you ever wonder if Jesus could love you after the ugliness of your past, read this: “[Jesus] sent messengers on ahead, who went…
God’s mercy
When I think of God’s mercy, I think of a particular dog growing up. His name was Buddy, but my father called him Snagglytooth…
A friend you can count on
Have you ever heard the phrase, “a friend in need is a friend indeed”? I’m not sure what that means, but I know my…
God’s answer to darkness
How do we answer the darkness of this world? Look around you. There are murders, robberies, child abuse, and the list could go on…
Sinners get angry quickly
Anger is not an evil emotion. Bible readers know that God occasionally gets angry and that the injustice of our world can anger those…
Just trust God
I recently read a blog that recounted a powerful scene from the Lord of the Rings. Gandalf, the good wizard, is encouraging Bilbo, his…
The gap between you and God
In Job 38 we reach the moment we have been waiting for. In Job 1-2, God mysteriously allowed Satan to take away Job’s wealth,…
Beach glass brokenness
One of my favorite hobbies is hiking along the shores of Lake Michigan looking for beach glass. We have a few good beaches in…
We must not diminish
My heart is heavy. It is grieving for dear friends of mine who have been through an unfathomable tragedy. For someone who normally leans…
Unseen footprints
Have you woken up midway through the night to find that the trouble that lurked in the corners before bed is now perched like…