"As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience." Colossians 3:12
Over the past few years we have heard a lot about compassion around our Police Department. One of the things I have stressed is that when you are around people who are hurting, you need to offer compassion and not clichés. Now I admit it is much easier to offer clichés. You are only sharing words. But when you offer compassion, you share part of your heart. Sometimes we who call ourselves Christians pride ourselves in how much we know, and we want to tell others. But hurting people want to know how much we care, not what we know. When they know you care, they will tentatively open their hearts and then you get the chance to share God's love with them. There are many ways we can imitate Christ, but I believe the most effective one is compassion.
Thought for the week: "Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference."
Funny for the week: "Top 10 Songs for People Over 50"
10. Lets Get a Physical
9. Ain't No Burrito Mild Enough
8. Johnny B. Olde
7. How Do You Mend a Broken Everything
6. The Lack O' Motion
5. Hair Potion Number Nine
4. Doctor My Eyes (And Ears and Joints and Back and...)
3. To All the Girls I've Disappointed Before
2. A Hard Day's Nap.
And the Number One Song for People Over 40...
1. Knock, Knock, Knocking on the Bathroom Door
Oh God, help me laugh cause ain=t it true......... Chaplain Barnes
Last week’s answer: Who was the first redhead recorded in the Bible? Esau (Gen. 25:25)
This weeks question: In the parable of the sower, what four different places did the seeds fall?
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