Posts with the tag “compassion”

“Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.” - Luke 6:31   Did you know that Jesus’ teaching on kindness wasn’t entirely original? Long before Jesus walked the earth, similar principles were spoken by various thinkers and religious leaders. Confucius, for instance, advised, “Do not unto others what you would not wish done to yourself.”  The Buddhists taught, “Putting oneself in t...  Read More

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” - Ephesians 4:32   You might know Robert E. Lee as a prominent Confederate General from the Civil War, but did you know that after retiring from the military, he became the President of Washington and Lee University? During his tenure from 1865 to 1870, he implemented a remarkable principle that still res...  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

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9   Courage is a word that stirs something deep within us, isn't it? It's not just about grand acts performed by historical figures like Harriet Tubman or Martin Luther King, Jr. It's about the everyday moments where we find ourselves fac...  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