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Tag Archives: mercy
Grace and Mercy, a Two-for-One Deal
Hebrews 4:16 (NIV) Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Grace and mercy . . . you can’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged grace, Hebrews 4:16, mercy
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Guilty!
Under our legal system, the words “not guilty” are often used to describe folks who are very guilty. What are your thoughts on guilt? It’s either guilty or innocent Guilt depends on circumstances We’re all guilty Think about … Continue reading
Simple Thanks
Mercy would be enough, Lord. But you add grace. Mercy: not giving me the punishment I deserve. Grace: giving me blessings I don’t deserve.
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged dayenu, grace, mercy, Thanksgiving
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What the World Needs
We need more Justice Mercy Humility Our courts are about winning, not justice. We want revenge, not mercy. And we look out for #1. Micah 6:8 (NIV) He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged humility, justice, mercy, Micah 6:8
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Accused!
What’s your reaction when you are accused of misbehavior? Quick! Blame the other guy Am I guilty? Then apologize Pray! You’ve been accused, and you may not even know it. Revelation 12:10 (CEV) Satan accused our people … Continue reading
From the Lion and the Lamb
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged grace, mercy, Revelation 5, the Lion and the Lamb
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It’s Not Fair! (Thursday)
Ponder this from Thomas Watson, Puritan preacher from the mid 1600s: “God intermixeth mercy with affliction: he steeps his sword of justice in the oil of mercy . . . In the ark there was a rod … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged It's not fair, mercy, Thomas Watson
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