The Dynamics of Mercy
Jesus says the merciful are shown mercy. Forgiving others allows us to see how God has forgiven us.
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Jesus says the merciful are shown mercy. Forgiving others allows us to see how God has forgiven us.
How do you keep doing for others in the midst of chaos in your own life? Jesus withdrew to be alone after hearing that his cousin, John the Baptist, was beheaded.
I confess; I am a worrier. I worry too much, often about things in the past, often about things over which I have no control and often over things that probably won’t even happen.
Heartache and pain is part of life. It can either bring us closer to the One who can transform the difficulties of life into fruit, or it can make us bitter, angry, and full…
Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us that “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income….” The trap is wealth.
Do you feel more anxious now than you did at the beginning of the year? Or has your faith blossomed and your reliance on Jesus become more consistent?
When was the last time you cried for help using the name of Jesus? I need to be reminded of the power of the name of Jesus. How about you?
Illustration: At the age of 24, I faced an unexpected crisis as I developed a serious problem on my spine that needed surgery. I spent 25 days in hospital...
"I leaped from my chair in excitement when I realized that God loves me as much as He loves His only begotten Son!"
I just can't get enough of the view of the mountain. Like God, even though I don't see it all the time it is still there in all its' splendour.
have you ever heard about a mountain moving a person? That is exactly what happened recently to a woman we will call Sarah.
How can we make a time of waiting more tolerable, even fruitful? “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.”Psalm 130: 5
When Jesus taught His disciples that they needed to forgive seven times a day if they were asked to forgive. The disciples’ response to Jesus was, “Increase our faith!”
Blessed are those who know they’re in trouble and have enough sense to admit it!
Jesus not only touches our wounds, He heals our souls and welcomes us into His family.
When you believe in God, the Spirit of Truth smiles. Ask the Spirit of God to unveil any lies. If you long for the truth, he’ll reveal it to you.
Thoughts: Consider what you are waiting for and ask yourself if it is keeping you from living or motivating you toward eternity.
God has promised us that just as he is eternal and will live forever, so are those who pursue a relationship with him and are committed to his will.
We tend to be worried and distracted, giving attention to the challenges around us instead of the Word of God.
After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He told them, “Since, I your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others feet. I have given you an example to follow.…
Strong verses to focus on during times of uncertainty. If we will allow it, our circumstances drive us deeper into the heart of God
Jesus said His disciples would be known by their love. Beloved, to walk in covering love is to show ourselves truly acquainted with Christ.
Why is prayer always my last resort instead of my first inclination? Could it be that I don’t really KNOW who He is?