Leper
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Our understanding of the word “compassion” is mostly wrong. The Oxford Online Dictionary defines compassion as “a sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.” Synonyms of compassion are: “pity; sympathy; understanding; empathy; concern; solicitude.” All these words describe feelings, which are a by-product of compassion. But compassion, as it is used in the scriptures, is much…
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Recently, Grace and I learned that one of our dear friends in the Philippines is in the midst of a serious battle for her health. Of course, she is in our prayers, but we wanted to do even more than pray. We wanted to surround our friend with love and faith. And we wanted to…