June 29, 2008
The Inside-Out Life
Ken Idleman reflects on obedience, gospel obligation, compassion, and concern for God’s name as motivations for Christians to reach out locally and globally.
Articles for tag: Compassion
May 4, 2008
The Church: A Place to Belong
Jud Wilhite calls churches to reject gated-community thinking and create cultures of belonging where messy people can encounter grace, compassion, and the life-changing message of Jesus.
Ministering to the Least of These: RiverTree Christian Church, Massilon, OH
RiverTree Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, shares how God shaped a deep commitment to at-risk children through sponsorship, child survival initiatives, adoption support, and foster-care partnerships—locally and around the world.
Will Work for Food
By Mike Faust Jagged hair framed the haggard face of a 30-year-old woman. She wore no cosmetics. Her bulky pants matched her XXL gray sweatshirt. I stopped to take a second look. In front of her she held a cardboard sign with four words scrawled on it: “Will work for food.” As I hurried into McDonald”s for lunch, my heart pounded as if I had just witnessed a car wreck. Who can think of food at a time like this? I spoke in chopped sentences: “There”s a woman . . . and a sign . . . she”s in trouble.”
June 14, 2006
Quantity, Quality, and Presentation
Mark A. Taylor reflects on spiritual formation and asks whether packed church calendars can mask empty souls. Spiritual progress is a process, not a program—moving beyond busyness toward being formed to please God.
November 20, 2005
GRIEF RELIEF (Part 3 or 3): Widows and Grief–How to Show You Care
When someone you know is grieving, it’s easy to feel unsure what to say or do. These practical do’s and don’ts offer compassionate guidance for showing up, listening well, and staying present long after the funeral.
November 6, 2005
GRIEF RELIEF (Part 1 or 3): Funeral Services Are Good for People
Funeral services help mourners face the reality of death, overcome denial, and begin healthy grief work. Victor M. Parachin outlines eight therapeutic benefits of funerals, from community support to spiritual comfort.
August 7, 2005
When a Baby Dies
Miscarriage is a real loss, and friends can help by showing up with compassion. Learn what to say (and what to avoid), how to offer practical care, and how to support long-term grieving.
July 24, 2005
‘We Invite Them as Equals’
A Eugene, Oregon, congregation makes worship accessible through a church bus ministry that brings people with disabilities to services and events—building fellowship, addressing practical needs, and bearing spiritual fruit through ongoing baptisms.
May 15, 2005
Thank God for Harry Potter
Harry Potter has divided Christian opinion, but James F. Sennett explains why he’s grateful for the series—addressing concerns about “occult” themes and pointing to moral clarity, reading joy, and age-appropriate storytelling.
