02/10/2026
We are living in fragile times when emotions and politics often collide as we live out the gospel and love our neighbor.
Historian Demetrios Constantelos noted nearly two thousand years ago that Christian compassion became known for “transcending s*x, race, and national boundaries. Thus it was not limited to equals, allies, or relatives, or to citizens and civilized men, as was most often the case in other ancient societies.”
More than ever, we need that kind of compassion. In Colossians 3:12,14, Paul urges us to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, and to bear with one another in love.
A good word for our times as we seek to come alongside isolated and overwhelmed families, surrounding them with caring, compassionate community!
