Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue Throughout Scripture, we are told to: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ forgave you. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be...
Helping Those who Struggle with Their Salvation

Helping Those who Struggle with Their Salvation

Helping Those who Struggle with Their Salvation Few things are more terrifying to a believer than if he or she struggles with whether or not they are actually saved. I have had young people and adults sit in front of me with tears running down their faces, fearful...
The God Who Sees Us

The God Who Sees Us

The God Who Sees Us Did you know the first person recorded in the Bible to name God was a pregnant Egyptian slave girl? Think about that – not a king, not a prophet, not a disciple, but a young, expectant mother – cast out of her home — was the first to name...
Beyond the Manger

Beyond the Manger

Beyond the Manger Go to any house décor store and I bet you there is a nativity scene for sale with sweet little baby Jesus in the center. The world seems fixated on the baby Jesus at Christmas time. He is the centerpiece of sculptures, stamps, yard displays, and even...