Tag Archives: kindness

Let’s Love More

Romans 12:9-10 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. On this day of love (Valentine’s Day 2024) I read these verses … Continue reading

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Being Kind Even in Conflict

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. I was talking to a couple of guys that are good friends. They have been friends since they were kids. The grew up … Continue reading

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Let’s Do Good This Year

Psalms 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. As this new year begins with thoughts of goals, resolutions, and making changes, why not plan to do good? Doing good is good for … Continue reading

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The Gift of Light at Christmas

Matthew 2:9-10 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they … Continue reading

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Being Positive is Powerful

Proverbs 16:24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb,sweetness to the soul and health to the body. I was in our local grocery store a few weeks back grabbing some last-minute things for our Thanksgiving meal. The store was a buzz … Continue reading

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The Fun Power of Connection

Psalms 133:1 Behold, how good and pleasant it iswhen brothers dwell (connect) in unity! Several our grandkids are into Legos. They love building Lego kits, be it a Star Wars X-wing or a Ninjago Jungle Chopper Bike or some Mind … Continue reading

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Look Out!

Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. I was out at our local grocery store grabbing a few things and I noticed an older man moving at … Continue reading

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The Good of Being Inclusive

Romans 15:7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Over these past few days, my wife … Continue reading

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Kind Non-Judgmental Words Change the Conversation

Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger. The word ‘soft’ in Proverbs 15:1 is not weak or benign words, but a response that is kind, gentle, tender-hearted, inclusive with thoughtfulness and caring. We … Continue reading

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Prayer and Compassion Matter

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Romans 12:15b ….weep with those who weep. Many of you heard the news that there … Continue reading

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