Posts with the tag “compassion”

God keeps a special place in His heart for the overlooked. The question is whether the people society forgets would ever find you standing with them.  Read More

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12 This week you've explored how your identity in Christ is meant to be lived out in practical ways. As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, you're called to clothe yourself with character that reflects your true identity.Paul begins with...  Read More

"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret" - Matthew 6:3-4 When Jesus talks about giving, He’s not just talking about money. He’s talking about motive. He’s pointing to a deeper way of living where even our kindness is not for show. That’s what makes this command so different from what we’re used to. We live ...  Read More

"So whenever you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward." – Matthew 6:2 In Matthew 6, Jesus was not just warning against prideful giving. He was exposing the hearts behind the performance. In His day, the temple had thirteen metal collect...  Read More

"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven." – Matthew 6:1 Jesus does not just care about what you do. He cares deeply about why you do it. In His sermon, He warns us to be careful not to live out our faith for the sake of attention. The Pharisees were experts at looking holy. They pra...  Read More

"When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for a number of days, fasting and praying before the God of the heavens." - Nehemiah 1:4 Big visions don’t usually begin with inspiration. It begins with heartbreak. When Nehemiah heard the news about Jerusalem, he didn’t shrug it off. He didn’t say, “That’s a shame,” and move on with his life. He sat down. He wept. He fasted. He prayed. Be...  Read More

"As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him." – Psalm 103:13 Father’s Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect, not just on the role of fathers, but on the heart of our Heavenly Father. And whether you’re a dad, you have a dad, or you’re missing a dad today, there’s something powerful here for you. Earthly fathers aren’t perfect. They make mi...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another.” - Colossians 3:12   The word “good” in the Bible is often synonymous with “kindness”—a concept that’s central to the Fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5. This connection reve...  Read More

"But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self." - Colossians 3:8-9   Mark Twain once said, “Clothes make the man.” He wasn’t just talking about fashion, but about how what we wear reflects who we are. Think about it, what are y...  Read More

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35 Generosity is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, and it is a quality that Jesus exemplified throughout His life on earth. When we look at the life of Jesus, we see a pattern of selfless giving, com...  Read More

"He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem." - Isaiah 53:3   Today, I want us to take a look at the emotional suffering that Jesus endured before the cross. As we reflect on his journey, we gain insight into the depth of his love and the significance of his sacrifice...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 In the bustling marketplace of life, we often find ourselves immersed in our own concerns, hurrying from one task to another. In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the call to compassion that Paul imparts in Colossians 3:12. Paul’s wor...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 In the words of the Apostle Paul, found in Colossians 3:12, we discover a profound truth that transcends time and culture—a call to shed our old ways and clothe ourselves in the righteousness of Christ. Paul begins by urging us to “put off ou...  Read More

“And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” – Ephesians 4:32 In Ephesians 4:32, the Apostle Paul provides us with a profound guideline for our interactions with one another. This verse encapsulates the essence of Christian living—being kind, compassionate, and forgiving, just as God has forgiven us through Christ.  ...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 In a world driven by haste, competition, and self-interest, kindness has become an uncommon virtue. It often seems as if we live in an age where harsh words and indifference are the norm. Yet, as followers of Christ, we are ca...  Read More

In your distress, your cry doesn't go unheard. Meet the God who bends down to listen.  Read More

Jesus looked at the crowds and felt compassion. Discover the Shepherd's heart for people who feel lost and helpless.  Read More

Jesus always saw the person, not just the crowd. Discover what changes when we start to truly see people.  Read More