\u201cBut He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed<\/strong><\/em>.\u201d Isaiah 53:5<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cBeloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> 1 John 4:11<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Gracie Rosenberger sat in the waiting room welcoming the West African patients. But even Gracie\u2019s smile and laughter froze upon seeing Mary\u2019s hand extended to hers. Touching the untouchable becomes a privilege, friend, Peter & Gracie Rosenberger: \u00a0 http:\/\/www.standingwithhope.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n by Vonette Bright<\/span><\/a> \u2022 The Touch That Transforms <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by Charles Stanley<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The Power of a Godly Touch<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 by Max Lucado<\/p>\n \u2022 A Godly Touch<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 by Max Lucado<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n
She was part of a medical mission helping poor and rich alike who waited for artificial limbs.
As a double-amputee, Gracie knows the loss of a limb can hinder relationships.<\/p>\n
Mary was missing fingers and her right leg -the results of Leprosy.
As Mary looked at Gracie, her eyes questioned, \u201cAm I welcome, too<\/em>?\u201d
Taking Mary\u2019s disfigured hand; Gracie broke into an even bigger, warmer smile.
She was reminded how Christ had welcomed HER sinful, diseased and maimed soul into HIS family.
Nothing could stop her from sharing the warm embrace of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
when you recall how Christ reached out to you.<\/p>\n\u201cJesus not only touches our wounds, He heals our souls and welcomes us into His family<\/em>.\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n
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