Let me tell you a story. Once, there was a poor man who committed a crime, and was sentenced to serve time in jail until he could pay a substantial fine. He knew that he was guilty of committing the crime and honestly felt sorry for doing the things he had done. He felt that …
Tag Archives: compassion
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Tonight as I sit and reflect on Easter weekend, with all it’s moments of Joy and moments of solemn silence, I think of redemption. As I ponder the weight of the fact that I serve a God who leaves the ninety-nine to rescue each of us and deliver us out …
When Caring Isn’t Convenient
I was strolling down the brick walkways of my college campus one evening, absorbed in my own train of thought as usual, when I passed a woman. This is not surprising, as I had probably passed fifty people already on my way to dinner (everyone was outside taking advantage of the warm spring-like weather), but …
Got Grace?
How many times have I asked for graceStanding in the same broken place?I’ve given You every good reason to walk away… But somehow You choose me,Over and over again.- Riley Clemens, Over and Over My mouth dropped open in indignation as my professor made his announcement to the class: “A lot of you didn’t do …