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Churches Need a Compassionate Approach

I've noticed that some churches see certain sins as being worse than others, despite the fact that all sin separates us from God. There are some Christians who seem to believe that only perfect people can go to church,…
No Home, No Sympathy?

I stumbled upon this post by Allie Pruitt and thought it rather distressing. When I googled the story I found this article and this follow-up article. These articles provide a better grasp of what's going on and what so…
Suffering and Social Injustice is Present Throughout the Year...

Guest post submitted by maryfromtheprairieThe 2008 Christmas season is now behind us. Gifts have been purchased, given, received, and in some cases returned or exchanged. Many of us have remembered the less fortunate dur…
I Know A God Who Cries...

Guest post submitted by edlivesI can't explain it, but I often ask myself the questions, "What does God think or do about this? Where is He?" All I can do is remind myself that God made us in is image. All the emotions…
Do I Have A Spiritual Gift If I Can't Use It Towards Everyone?

Guest post submitted by DaCrAzYmOnStErSo, as a Christian, I believe that God gives all of us Spiritual Gifts that are used to glorify God. Some say that they have the gift of encouraging, evangelizing, sharing, teaching,…
Lord, Keep My Children From Evil, But the Evil They Do...

Guest post submitted by whateverstateLord, keep them from evil. And the evil they do, may they be caught, that they might learn the error of their ways and turn to you.How many times I have prayed this prayer for my chil…
Feeling a Pain That is Not Mine -a Lesson of Compassion

from k_stinThe last few days, I have really gotten back into reading the Word. For awhile, I haven't known where to read, so I was reading other devotional things and Bible studies that would give me something to read. B…
The Old Man and the Scorpion

by mr. maple I stumbled across this "fable" as described by Henri Nouwen, a Catholic priest and one of my favorite authors and thinkers:Once there was a very old man who used to meditate early every morning under a l…
3AM in a Doughnut Shop...

by miss hibiscus My pastor told this story in his sermon several weeks ago and I thought I would share it with you. It is a true story (although it has been posted online as a few variations) that happened to Dr. Tony…