“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:14. Jesus was willing to humble Himself to connect with us in our weaknesses. Taking on human limitations, He did countless acts of compassion to accommodate us in our weakness. Do you know anyone who might benefit from Jesus’ helpful, accommodating love that could flow through you […]
“Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.”Romans 12:13. The word hospitality means “love of strangers.” This may call us outside our comfort zone. Often overlooked and sometimes unappreciated, the ministry of hospitality is a great gift, and it brings with it the added possibility of surprising blessings along the way. To stretch […]
“My little children let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” I John 3:18. Christian love goes beyond just expressing beautiful sentiments. Along with cheerful smiles and encouraging words, we must extend a helping hand by our self-sacrificing service. Actions speak louder than words. It’s easy to lend […]
“…if a man be overtaken in a fault, …restore such a one in the spirit of meekness.” Galatians 6:1. Restoration is a marvelous process that is continually taking place throughout God’s creation. In nature we can observe the built-in system of repairing and normalizing that which is damaged, weakened, or broken. This can be seen […]
“Dorcas…was always doing good and helping the poor.” Acts 9:36. Dorcas was a woman of rare virtue and her untimely death greatly saddened the hearts of those to whom she had faithfully served. The Scriptures say that when the apostle Peter arrived on the scene, many widows “stood by him weeping, and showing the […]