From a quiet miracle at a village wedding, to an angry act of temple cleansing—the signs of Jesus captivate and confuse. As we open the pages of John’s gospel, intriguing...
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John 2:1–25
Topic: compassion
The compassion of Jesus is expansive. Consider the story of a non-Jewish, Syrophoenician woman who, in a radical display of humble and persistent faith, petitioned Jesus to heal her demon-possessed...
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Mark 7:24-37
Have you ever met someone who completely defied expectations? Someone humble yet powerful, gentle yet uncompromising, who loved without judgment? I’m here today to tell you about an incredible man...
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John 8:12
In today’s divided world, it’s easy to see those with opposing views as enemies. We put our trust in political groups that make promises to fight for us. But there...
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Luke 10:25-37
How far will anger take you when pushed by mean people? For David, a fugitive facing torment from those who should have shown him kindness, revenge seemed the only recourse....
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1 Samuel 16, 1 Samuel 25
When the people of God are at their weakest, that is when the true test of faithfulness arises. In Nehemiah 5, as the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls faced difficulties and...
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Nehemiah 5
How should Christians respond to the complex issues surrounding gender identity in today’s culture? Far too often, the church’s answer has been judgment rather than compassion. Yet we see in...
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Leviticus 18:1-4
Giving is at the heart of Christmas. The season is marked by generosity, gifts, and goodwill towards others. But what if generosity could transform more than just one day a...
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John 3:16, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Luke 6:38
Growing a heart of compassion starts with an openness to God’s transforming love. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us that true compassion means noticing those in need around...
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1 Peter 3:8, Mark 6:34, Proverbs 24:11-12, Luke 10:25-37
The Good Samaritan is our example of what it means to truly care for those around us. The expert in the law asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus...
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Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 10:25-37, John 8