Compassionate Encounters

Key verse Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Mark 1:41 NKJVWhen I was working my way through college, I worked at several nursing homes as a CNA. I remember one patient in particular who was non-verbal, unable to walk, and dealt with a lot of …

Very Present

Key verse God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 NKJVTrouble is a part of the human experience, and although we can minimize it by living wisely and righteously, there is a better way to direct our attention. And that is by becoming aware of how very present our God is at …

Heart Check

Key verse The greatest among you must be a servant. Matthew 23:11 NLTWhile reading Matthew 23, we see that Jesus is very direct, and attacks the religious leaders for being hypocrites. One scripture stands out to me more than the others: The greatest among you must be a servant. Matthew 23:11 NLT Jesus is clearly telling us that to be …

Righteous Belief

Key verse For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Romans 4:3 NKJVThe incredible thing about relating to God is that He always has one desire—that we would believe Him. We see the Old Covenant with the Ten Commandments and all of the detailed rules and regulations about how to relate …