compassion – Heather Tabata

Take Off the Masks – Part One

3-12-17 This week is the first in a two part series. I think we sometimes put masks on people, others and ourselves, because it makes life less complicated. More black and white. Today, let’s think about taking off the masks we put on other people.

We Still Remember

9-11-16 It was 15 years ago. One of the darkest days in the history of our country. Every year I think back to that day. Where I was, what I was doing. The person I was before. I know many others do too, and Lord willing, we always will.

Politics and Priorities

9-4-16 Politics. Election. Party. Candidate. What just happened? Maybe your heart rate sped up and your palms got sweaty. I know mine do when I think about November. Now, this is in no way an endorsement of a party or candidate. If you want to discuss those, I have nothing against it, but that isn’tContinue reading “Politics and Priorities”

Can a Christian love homosexuals and not homosexuality? And is homosexuality wrong?

7-12-15 Debate can be good. It means people are thinking and haven’t yet become robots. I consider myself to be a logical Christian. In fact, the Bible teaches that we are to study for ourselves and to verify what we are taught. In light of God’s desire for people to be life-long learners, I wantContinue reading “Can a Christian love homosexuals and not homosexuality? And is homosexuality wrong?”