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Mercy and Compassion: Qualities Every Leader Has

Ever hear somebody say something that just gets under your skin? Over the years I've heard Christian leaders say, "I don't have the gift of compassion," and be okay with that fact. It bothered me when I first heard it,…
Life Lessons from a Waiter: Love Those with Special Needs

A waiter in Houston, Michael Garcia, has come to know many of his customers as though they are family. Thus, when he saw some unfamiliar customers making rude comments about 5-year-old Milo Castillo, a child born with Do…
Logic, Reasoning and Conversation with Those who Disagree

Security is important for most people. We long for continuity, solidity, we want life to run smoothly and in accordance with our wants and desires. We take care of ourselves, try to protect and take care of those we lo…
To Whom Would Jesus Donate?

By Dean Lusk I read an article at Yahoo! News today. In it President Obama was painted as being concerned that his campaign for re-election might be outspent by Mitt Romney's. The president noted, "And if things continu…
The Story of "The Hurt Man"

The parable of The Good Samaritan has always been my favorite. When I was a small child, maybe three, my daddy and I would read every night from a tattered old Children's Bible. The Good Book is still in the family. Pen…
Compassion: Love Until it Hurts

My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn't know the first thing abo…
10 Totally Selfish Reasons to Sponsor a Child Through Compassion International

By Amy at Make Me a Mary 1. I get a thrill clicking that “Sponsor Now” button. It’s not every day that you get to add a child to your family, and once you’ve met your new love through the Interne…
A Piece of my Heart Just Went to Guatemala

By Amy at Make Me a Mary All I wanted to do was switch out my ads in the sidebar, so I thought I’d just click over for a sec and look at Compassion’s banners and maybe change things up a little. Well, they…
A “Compassionate” Christmas: Giving Back During the Holidays

By Amy at Make Me a Mary “Did you realize that when your grandmother was your age, they were so poor that all she got for Christmas was an apple and an orange?” My dad asked me this question after watching us…
Reviving Compassion

The Rev. Michael Sniffen sat in a small circle surrounded by five of his church members, leaning forward in a black plastic chair with a maroon padded seat, smiling and nodding, engaged in conversation. His voice echoed…