Who am I?
By Ronnie Wyatt
A man walks into a Doctor’s office and is greeted by the receptionist, “Hello Mr. Johnson. Just take a seat over in the lobby and the Doctor will be with you in just a few minutes..”
He makes his way to the lobby and sits down beside another gentleman and begins to thumb through a magazine. After a few moments the gentleman strikes up a conversation with him.
“So,” says the gentleman. “Are you from around here?”
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A View on Empathy
September 8, 2023 by admin
Filed under Family Focus
By Sarah Onderdonk
empathy (noun): 1. Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives. The American Heritage Dictionary
What are the descriptors we typically use to describe Jesus? We might say He is gracious… merciful… compassionate… pure… holy… bold. The list could go on, of course. Having just explored an incredibly revealing verse in Hebrews, another word comes to mind. Jesus is empathetic.
"For since He himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are tempted." Hebrews 2:18 (Net Bible)
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The Eternal Impact of Mentoring
September 7, 2023 by admin
Filed under Faith, Faith Articles
By Jo Ann Fore
A youthful woman stood to her feet in the crowded room. With a modern British accent, she exclaimed, “I just came because my friend brought me here tonight. I was raised Catholic, and my dad insisted I get down on my knees and pray…so, now, I don’t pray and I don’t want to be prayed for.”
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Watch Out For That Tree
By Ronnie Wyatt
A state trooper pulls over a car on a lonely back road and approaches the driver. "Sir, is there a reason you're weaving all over the road?"
The driver replies, "Oh officer, thank goodness you're here! I almost had an accident. I looked up and there was a tree right in front of me. I swerved to the left and there was another tree in front of me. I swerved to the right and there was another tree in front of me!"
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