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Dear Friends,
When was the last time you heard some hard truth—and it actually set you free?
That’s the beautiful paradox of the gospel: it starts with the bad news. We’re broken. We’re lost. We’re in desperate need of a Savior. It’s not always easy to say or hear—but it’s the honest beginning of real transformation.
In this issue, we look at how Jesus spoke with clear words, a soft heart, and gentle honesty. From the encounter Jesus had with the Samaritan woman, to how we as His followers can support others in their pain, we’re reminded that clarity and kindness can coexist. And when we speak the truth in love, lives are changed—including our own.
Come sit at the well with us this week. There’s living water waiting.
Encouraging You in God’s Truth,
Why the Bad News Still Matters | Shanda Fulbright
Jesus didn’t avoid the hard parts of the gospel—and neither should we. Discover what the Samaritan woman’s story teaches us about sharing both the truth of sin and the beauty of grace.
The Kindness in Clarity | Cherie Burbach
Speaking clearly doesn’t mean being harsh. Jesus shows us how to blend truth and love in conversations that bring real understanding—and healing.
The Art of Helping | Terri Foster
When someone is hurting, we often don’t know what to say. This guide offers practical tips and Scripture-based wisdom for bringing comfort without causing harm.
🩷 For Your Heart
📖 Bible Verse of the Week
🙏 Prayer of the Week
Truth That Transforms
Why the Bad News Still Matters.
By: Shanda Fulbright
“Do you want the good news or the bad news?”
That question makes most of us cringe. Who wants bad news? Just hand over the good stuff and let’s call it a day, right?
Unfortunately, that’s not how truth works—especially when it comes to the gospel.
Evangelism is one of those churchy words we often toss around without fully grasping its weight. It simply means “to share the good news.” And the person who shares it? That’s an evangelist. But here’s the catch: a good evangelist doesn’t skip over the bad news. Why? Because without the bad news, the good news isn’t all that good.
Even Jesus didn’t give people the good news in isolation. He told the truth—the whole truth—and that included the hard stuff. He’s the ultimate example when it comes to evangelism. And nowhere is that more evident than in His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4.
Let’s walk through that story and uncover the keys to sharing the gospel like Jesus did: with honesty, grace, and a message that saves.
