How To Care About The Needs Of Others
Sometimes it can be challenging to consider the feelings and needs of others. Times are stressful and especially lately, so that makes it more of a struggle, but here are some suggestions on how to be kind and considerate. Continue reading “How To Care About The Needs Of Others”
Holy Week is a time of great sorrow, but also of tremendous joy. As Easter approaches, Christians should give deep and meaningful thought to the incredible sacrifice that Jesus made for us all.
Are you a Goat or a Sheep? I guess before one can decide, we would need to know the characteristics of each, specifically as it relates to a very important Bible passage. But, as choices go, this is a really important one.
Hypocrisy can be a galling trait — when someone exhibits hypocrisy, its bad enough, but when its pathological, it is exasperating. Hypocrisy abounds these days and Christians know this all to well.
One of the greatest sources for inspiration and hope, is of course the Bible. I say “one of,” but its really the greatest source for teachings and lessons that uplift and fortify us. The Beatitudes is one of my favorites.
Becoming a more positive and happy person does take effort, but anyone who has made this transformative journey, knows the rewards far outweigh the work. And finding sources of positivity is a crucial aspect.
“The meek shall inherit the earth.” This fact from Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount is often ignored — typically by bullies and despots. Its most unfortunate that people don’t realize just how important this statement is.
Some Christians have elevated themselves and believe that God needs our help and that somehow, our Almighty Creator is reliant upon us. This of course is not true and its the other way around. The expression “good intentions” comes to mind on this matter.
Is cruelty now the new norm? Has America, which was once called “a shining beacon on a hill,” lost that honor? What has happened to our sense of fairness and compassion? These questions should concern all of us.
Helping others and uplifting each other, even complete strangers, is one of the most beautiful callings in the Christendom. We are taught to always do the right thing, even when its not always easy.