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Justice and Mercy
When the judicial system fails to meet our standards for justice, we are frustrated, especially when we have been personally impacted by the crime. Protestors often flood the streets with marches and signs when a verdict is deemed unjust. However, we have a completely different view when we are the offenders. Then, we want mercyContinue reading “Justice and Mercy”
Mercy Over All
Sovereign
Lately, I have heard a lot about people claiming to be sovereign citizens when faced with law enforcement. Unfortunately for them, the courts have consistently held that these sovereign citizens are still subject to the laws of this country, its states, and its cities. Just because we may reject some authorities, it doesn’t mean weContinue reading “Sovereign”
Still King
Regrettable Words
Many times, I have spoken but later regretted either the words that I said or the way that I had said them. Other times, I have regretted speaking words that inflamed or did not speak the whole truth. I am not sure what I expect to happen at these times but it is never whatContinue reading “Regrettable Words”
Unreturnable Empty
What Shall We Hear?
When people are trying to determine who did what, they must really seek only the truth. Whether it is the judicial system or a parent, we want witnesses and participants to speak the truth. We mustn’t put people in the position of speaking what they think that we want to hear. I Kings 22:15-16 says,Continue reading “What Shall We Hear?”
Nothing But the Truth
Useless Gifts
A family excitedly gathers around the Christmas tree on Christmas morning. Each one notices that no gifts are under the tree. Mom tells her son that she had bought him a new bicycle but decided to keep it for herself. The daughter tells her mom that she had found a beautiful bouquet of flowers forContinue reading “Useless Gifts”
