Your past does not define you There were no days off for a knight. No vacations. No sick leave. Every morning was a new opportunity to defend the king and protect those in his kingdom. Special care was given to orphans and widows. Protection from invaders was given to all people. There were class divisionsContinue reading “New Day”
Category Archives: Compassionate Character
Everyday Chivalry Code #1
Greater is he…
( A dad’s desire for his son ) This encouragement from the beloved disciple comes after the warnings of false teachings and an admonishment to test all things in spiritual matters. He warns that anything (or anyone) that denies Jesus or operates in a way that doesn’t line up with His word is of theContinue reading “Greater is he…”
Meditation (Acts 16:25,26)
So much could be said about this story and really about all of Paul’s ministry. After his conversion experience on the road to Damascus, Paul exemplified a pious life struggling through hardships, obstacles, and condescension from others; devout and debased alike. Throughout his letters we see a constant challenge to focus on the goodness ofContinue reading “Meditation (Acts 16:25,26)”
Meditation (Philippians 4:6,7,8)
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.Continue reading “Meditation (Philippians 4:6,7,8)”
Meditation (Micah 6:8)
He has shown you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youBut to do justly,To love mercy,And to walk humbly with your God? This is one of those bumper sticker passages; the kind you see on t-shirts and coffee mugs or quoted in various places. It’s also one of those deeply rich passages of scripture that says soContinue reading “Meditation (Micah 6:8)”
Everyday Chivalry 