Carol Shirk Knapp reflects on an unexpected act of generosity, a conversation sparked by a Bible verse, and the deeper ...
The author found that acts of caring and kindness from hospital staff reflected the Kingdom of God. The experience highlighted a contrast between the compassion of caregivers and the divisive rhetoric ...
If you can say you have, then you know it’s undeniable. But if you’re struggling to recall His kindness in your life, maybe it’s because you haven’t been paying attention. This past weekend, our ...
A Miraculous Rescue in Hardayalpur You may have heard the saying, 'Those who have no one have God.' In times of trouble, ...
My New Year’s prayer for you, dear readers, is a prayer for any year but this one. The wars in Ukraine and Gaza are only the lead prayers in our worldwide litany of woe. Let us agree to gather on New ...
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The punishment of kindness in a cruel world

There is a quiet ache that walks with kindness, a soft bruise beneath the ribs of those who dare to care. It is the unseen cost of a gentle heart in a hard world, the silent tax paid by those who ...
The narrative of the Book of Ruth is poignant: One can almost feel the tragic atmosphere in the circle of three bereaved women and hear the soft voice of young widow Ruth as she declares her loyalty ...