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We were away from our home church on Easter Sunday. So it happens that I was just reading a copy of my pastor's sermon last night. His words led me to the profound revelation - every day I move closer to God's kingdom!

Please read more at: * The Christian Empath: Every Day I Move Closer to God's Kingdom

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Following the Passover meal, Jesus was arrested. He was sent to Pontius Pilot for judgement as he had the authority under Roman law to order Jesus to be crucified. Jesus was charged with sedition against Rome, opposing the payment of taxes to Cesar, and calling himself a king. (Pontius Pilate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

37 Pilate then said to him: Art thou not then a king? Jesus answered: Thou sayest, for I am a king. To this end was I born, and to this...

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I read an article called The Healing Power of Empathy, by Daniel Harrison in which he wrote: "This type of love [empathy] Jesus commands His followers to possess (John 15:12–14)—the type of love that, once it understands what another person is going through, actively seeks that person’s well-being." The healing power of empathy

The article was about cultivating empathy to heal the divides between people. What I took away was the significance of the snippet I quoted...

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Please find a list of resources for Christian Empaths at * The Christian Empath: Online Resources for Empaths

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I have recently noticed positive changes in my life following the celebration of the Eucharist. Which leads me to wonder more about this sacrament and it's meaning. The meaning of the Sacrament has been obscure to me despite having been confirmed in the Catholic Church.

Please read more at: * The Christian Empath: Why I'm excited about the Eucharist

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