The Healing Touch of Compassion

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As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. (Matthew 14:13-14 NLT)

When news of my grandmother’s passing reached me, the feeling of loss weighed down on me. She had lived a long and exemplary life, leaving this world peaceably at 95. Still, the heaviness of loss enveloped me, and I knew I needed to turn to the solace of my heavenly Father. . .

To continue reading my Matthew 14 reflection, visit: https://www2.cbn.com/devotions/healing-touch-compassion

*A shout-out to CBN.com editor Beth Patch for her work in producing the piece.

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Paul J. Palma is a professor of Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, and Leadership at Regent University. He is the author of several books, including Bridge-Building Leadership (Palgrave, 2026), Beyond the Evangelical Gender Roles Gridlock (Lexington, 2025), and Embracing Our Roots (Wipf & Stock, 2021).

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