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‘A doctor’s job is to cure sometimes, to relieve often and to comfort always.’
Do you like visiting the doctor? For some people the only way you’ll get them to go to the doctor is in the back of an ambulance!
Listen as Richard talks about the impact doctors have on our lives and how Jesus is like the best doctor we could ever have.
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Key takeaways from this episode
- We often avoid the doctor out of fear or inconvenience.
Whether it’s fear of bad news, busy schedules, or the hassle of appointments, many only seek help when absolutely necessary. - Doctors bring comfort, not just cures.
Even when they can’t fix everything, doctors offer presence, care, and relief—aiming to “cure sometimes, relieve often, and comfort always.” - Jesus is like the ultimate doctor.
He welcomes us at any time—no appointment needed—and listens without judgment, offering love, guidance, and healing. - We don’t need to clean ourselves up first.
Jesus isn’t waiting for us to have our lives in order. Like a good doctor, He meets us in our weakness and helps us carry our burdens. - Healing takes time—and that’s okay.
Just like physical recovery, spiritual and emotional healing through Jesus may not be instant, but it is steady, faithful, and real. - Jesus offers deep, lasting healing.
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus brings freedom from guilt, shame, fear, and despair—offering peace, forgiveness, and eternal life.
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For those of us who have blown it or would like a ‘re-do,’ comebacks are high on the agenda. There’s no shortage of things in this world that can ‘rock our boat’ or ‘upset our applecart.’ Natural disasters, human crazies, financial perils, messed-up childhoods—any or all of these can put us down—and keep us there, if we let them. There’s good news though. Getting knocked down isn’t getting knocked out.
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