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Mercy

Wow! You Are Really Good At That!

Sometimes, we are really good at doing certain things, and it takes little effort for us to succeed at using these innate gifts. Other times, we have to work really hard at something to succeed. In either case, our motivation for success is important. Are we trying to help others or serve selfish ambitions? IContinue reading “Wow! You Are Really Good At That!”

For the Common Good

Why Is This Happening?

When we suffer, we tend to ask, “Why is this happening?” Perhaps then, we blame God for our troubles. Then again, maybe we seek revenge against someone that we believe who did evil against us. Perhaps the trouble is really in our eyes. We really can’t see far ahead most of the time. Things getContinue reading “Why Is This Happening?”

Meant For Good

Faint Heart

Where can we go when our hearts grow faint? What or who can lift us up when we are weary? Who can we trust to provide the safety and support that we need? Psalm 61:1-3 says, “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to youContinue reading “Faint Heart”

On the Rock

Enemies, Really?

I maybe naive, but I walk through life without thinking that I don’t have any enemies. I tend to think that broken relationships do not equal enemies. But has would an enemy behave in my life? Does someone who doesn’t agree with me constitute an enemy? How about someone who has broken off a relationshipContinue reading “Enemies, Really?”

Reconciled

Abound in Hope

Hope is something that we rarely specifically think about, but without hope, it is difficult to endure life and impossible to enjoy life. God is the author of hope and the power to believe. With hope, God gives us peace and joy. Paul’s prayer for the church in Rome is my prayer for you: “MayContinue reading “Abound in Hope”