A reading of the Gospels shows Jesus celebrating with His friends, but also shows Him reaching into people’s lives and offer a touch of kindness and tenderness. The Prince of Peace is seen repeatedly offering tenderness and kindness. In one scene He looks over his beloved Jerusalem and says, “Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like a sheep without a shepherd” (Matthew 9:6). Not only did he care about the City, but the people—and He cares just as much about you and me.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.