We are each invited to flourish in Christ. To be formed in Christ’s love, sent to live out the compassion of Jesus, and together we can see the flourishing of God’s Kingdom in our lives and communities. This blog is a conversation about the intersection of Christian discipleship, compassion, and human flourishing.
Formed in Love. Sent in Compassion. Flourish Together.
All in Compassion
"There is a risk that...we will see the rise of modern forms of ideological colonization by the stronger and the wealthier, to the detriment of the poorer and the most vulnerable." - Pope Francis
One often used phrase is: when we are helping others, we should aim for giving a hand up over a hand out. Here's what that can look like:
In the world we are faced with today, hope and love seem to be lacking in the face of evil and destruction. Is there anything we can do about it?
Will a loss of laundromats correlate with a loss of community in our urban centers?
Being a new father as reminded me that by giving space for God to move, we allow Him to fill us up with what is best for us.
How do we share our networks with those who don't have networks of their own?
Getting to know your neighbors can be hard. Here are a few steps to help you meet more of them.
