Have you ever asked someone for help but got tired of waiting for their help to come, so you proceeded without their help. We do this with God. We ask for help or wisdom but then get frustrated in waiting for the answer to our prayer and just move forward on our own. Ezra andContinue reading “Waiting For Help”
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God’s Hand for Good
Do Unto Others
When our children are fighting with each other, we try to get them to understand the other person’s story. Understanding leads to empathy and then to compassion. Peter wanted Jesus to give him permission to withhold forgiveness. In Matthew 18, Jesus told the story of a worker who had his large debt forgiven, but cruellyContinue reading “Do Unto Others”
Debt Forgiven
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”
