Tag: compassion
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The Curious Pilgrim
What God Is Saying Through This Week’s Daily Office Readings Readings: Psalm 116 • Zephaniah 3:14–20 • Mark 15:47–16:7 There is one word that echoes through today’s readings: compassion. The psalmist declares, “Our God is full of compassion. He is gracious and righteous.” What a beautiful description of God’s character. God watches over the innocent,…
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We All Stand on the Shoulders of Someone Who Believed in Us
There are some writing prompts that are difficult because there are simply too many people to choose from. “We all stand on the shoulders of someone who believed in us” is one of those. After Hurricane Katrina devastated Mississippi in 2005, I helped lead a nonprofit organization that coordinated recovery efforts. It was meaningful work,…
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Integrity, Generosity, and Community
A Curious Pilgrim Reflection on Psalm 15, Sirach 31:3-11, and Acts 4:32-37 Daily Office Readings: Psalm 15, Sirach 31:3-11, Acts 4:32-37 One of the recurring themes I encounter in Scripture is that faith is never merely about what we believe. Faith is about how we live. It is reflected in our character, our use of…
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Becoming a Bridge Builder in Springfield, Missouri
In a time when America feels increasingly divided, it’s tempting to think that the only choices are to take sides or to withdraw altogether. But I believe there is another path—one that we can walk right here in Springfield, Missouri. It’s the path of being a bridge builder. At its heart, bridge building means working…
The Curious Pilgrim 