Tag Archives: mercy
Need a Physician?
When I was young, I hated going to the doctor’s office. I would do everything in my power to avoid seeing the doctor. I thought that my own willpower and toughness would enable me to get through the illness or injury. Unfortunately, I was wrong. I eventually went to the doctor’s office because I needContinue reading “Need a Physician?”
Call of Sinners, Not the Righteous
Pass It On
So many of the good things that we receive are meant to be passed onto others. When we receive good news, we immediately want to tell others about it. When we are cured from a disease and come across someone else who is similarly suffering, we want to tell them of our experience. When someoneContinue reading “Pass It On”
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
Erosion
It seems that the things that we create erode over time. You can visit the great buildings of ages past, but you will see damage caused by man and nature. You can visit history museums and find artifacts of great civilization, but you will also observe the damage of time and enviornment have inflicted onContinue reading “Erosion”
Imperishable
Sticking To Us
Some things are inherently sticky. Glue is made to stick things together, although it seems for me that it always sticks the wrong things together. Our reputations seem to follow us wherever we go. Our values and beliefs also stick with us and are reflected in our actions. Psalm 23:6 says, “Surely goodness and mercyContinue reading “Sticking To Us”
Goodness That Follow Us
Goes With Us
We go through some experiences that feel better when someone close goes with us. It may be a doctor’s appointment that we feel some anxiety about. It may be some thrilling adventure that we want to share with a loved one. We may want someone to go with us when we are trying to resolveContinue reading “Goes With Us”
Reluctant Retiree 