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Tag Archives: mercy and grace
Lent – A Season of Repentance
“Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” Charlotte Elliott, 1836 Repentance opens the door to eternal life. Confession sets me free from … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Just As I Am, mercy and grace, pardon, repentance
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Jesus in the Old Testament: Commander of the Lord’s Army
Here’s another Christophany, a probable appearance of Jesus in the Old Testament, this time to Joshua: Joshua 5:113-14 (NLT) When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Christophany, Commander of the Lord's army, Joshua 5:13-14, mercy and grace
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Who’s Not Counting?
The same God who keeps track of our tears and the hairs on our heads isn’t keeping count of our sins. Isaiah 43:25 (NIV) I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Isaiah 43:25, keeping count, mercy and grace, sins
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Guilt and Shame Meet Mercy and Grace
These parallel thoughts meet at the cross: Guilt: I have done something bad, committed an offence. Shame: I am a bad person, unworthy and unlovable. Mercy: God is not giving me the punishment I deserve. Grace: God is … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged guilt and shame, Hebrews 12:2, mercy and grace
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