Like any kid, I loved playing hide and seek. Being the youngest of 11 siblings, I used how small I was compared to the rest …
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The Strongest Thing
This morning I was rereading the story of Samson in the book of Judges for the first time in a very long time. In my …
Read More »Individualism or Mercy?
The thinking of a growing segment of Americans is that mercy is an extravagant concept that America cannot afford. Is this because they believe mercy …
Read More »Love Mercy
“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to …
Read More »Washing Her Feet
As a shy and insecure 13-year-old, I had a thousand different thoughts when my youth pastor asked me if I wanted to go on an …
Read More »Entitlement
The idea that we are deserving of something, or somehow entitled, alters our ability to view ourselves and others with objectivity. “The older brother got …
Read More »I Will Sing
“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times …
Read More »The Light of the World
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “While I am here in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:5, NLT). Then …
Read More »Say Nice Things
“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!” I heard that a lot when I was growing up. Apparently, I …
Read More »Saved by His Mercy
Igrew up being taught of God and the mercy that He constantly laid at the feet of His children. I was always astonished at how …
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