Tag Archives: Mercy

Save Yourself

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

Jesus came to save. That’s true. Yet to save the world, he had to die to take on our punishment upon himself. Jesus’ victory and his display of his ultimate power came on the day of resurrection. Not on the … Continue reading →

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Compassion > Rules

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

Showing love and compassion toward people is not an endorsement of them or anything they do. If you love a sinner, you don’t condone a sin. Rather, you show yourself to be a loving and compassionate person. You reflect God. … Continue reading →

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Sacrificial Mercy

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

Who is my neighbour? The stranger. You don’t have to know him. Or her. You cohabit this earth with him. Every fellow human is your neighbour. And showing sacrificial mercy toward fellow humans is the expression of loving God with … Continue reading →

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Loving Enemies

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

Jesus had an enemy in the camp. Judas. Jesus could have made Judas’ life miserable. But he didn’t. He loved him. Jesus washed Judas’ feet the night of his betrayal. He served him communion. He treated him as close follower … Continue reading →

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Fear of the Lord XI: Eyes of the Merciful Lord

Posted on March 21, 2019 by

Welcome the eyes of the merciful God upon your life. Be awe-filled by his love for you. Put your hope in him. God is merciful and we can come to him in respect and reverence to hope in him. Don’t … Continue reading →

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The Publicity of Our Restoration

Posted on March 9, 2019 by

To experience the returning joy of our salvation means that we have wandered and have the amazing experience of finding home again. Are you willing to share that truth by being vulnerable with others? There is power in the publicity … Continue reading →

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Justice

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

God cares about justice, acts justly in all things, and expects commitment to justice among his people. We are to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. These are difficult ideas to keep in balance as we wrestle … Continue reading →

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