What is mercy? Mercy can be accurately described as compassion and forgiveness. It is a quality we would like to see in others, especially those who know us! An honest appraisal of our lives necessarily leads us to the conclusion that we need to experience mercy. We are flawed and have made grave errors in…
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When we think of mourning, we often equate it with grief. The two are definitely related. We mourn because we have suffered loss. In life, we will continue to experience periods of loss and the grief that goes with it. When Jesus talked about the blessing for those who mourn, he may have had more…
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Grace and peace are gifts from God that we are to share with everyone around us. But expressions of grace and peace are lacking from the church today. We live in a time of conflict and division. Factions are publicly attacking each other. Words from the pulpit and the pew are too frequently words of…
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Popular culture is dangerous for the follower of Jesus! To understand this audacious statement, we must first understand the culture in which we live. Popular culture A culture of success We value recognition, promotion and prosperity. These things drive much of what we experience day by day. To fail in one of these areas is…
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