Jesus Is Compassionate Toward Us: Matthew 9:36 NKJV
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Matthew 9:36 NKJV God is moved with compassion toward us, and because of his compassion and care for us, we never have to fear what life may bring. In Matthew 9, after reading that Jesus heals…
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3 Bible Verses for Handling Family Pressure Around the Holidays
What if my family was different? What if things were simpler? What if everyone could just get along? These thoughts cross my mind often. And around the holidays, they cross my mind almost daily. When my husband and I visit his side of the family for Christmas, we go to one house and stay in one place. It’s easy, low…
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You step out of your car, lock the doors, stretch your arms and saunter toward your home, ready to collapse on the couch after a long day of work. You spent most of the day dreaming of this moment. And then you hear it. Your daughter screeches. Your son yells. Your spouse calls out to you, seeking your support in…
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During certain periods of the year—around the holidays, during the warm summer months, when the seasons change—I miss my late grandmother, who lost a battle with cancer 13 years ago. In a quiet-but-confident way, she brought excitement to family gatherings. She turned every day into a new adventure. And she made even the most frustrating situations enjoyable. Do you miss…
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As I scrolled through my friends’ wedding photos online, I saw all the signs of a beautiful couple. Her green eyes and brown hair highlighted her pretty face. He looked dapper in his grey suit. In this moment, I was genuinely happy for my friends. But I couldn't enjoy the happiness. While I was glad they were together, seeing the…
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Not a week goes by that I don’t remind my son to be kind to his sister and play with her. When he looks at her, he sees an annoying two-year old who steals his toys and ruins all his fun. For him, she is simply too hard to love. While few of us can relate to the irritation of…
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Have you been wronged? I think it’s safe to say that, in one way or another, we all have. And I’m not talking about being cut off in traffic. I’m talking about the kind of pain that goes deep, that feels impossible to forget. Are you holding onto an offense like this one? Some of us have become so used…
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