Tag Archives: mercy

Someone Who Is Able

Whenever, I have a problem with my car or in my house that requires a repair, I have to call on an expert. It does me no good to talk to just any friend for advice. I have to speak with someone who has the knowledge and ability to fix my issue. I try toContinue reading “Someone Who Is Able”

Expectation and Frustration

We have all suffered from unmet expectations. We expect to receive something, but it never comes. We expect events to happen a certain way, but the progress in a totally different way. When our expectations are nor met, we may get frustrated or angry. In reality, we have made these expectations into false gods inContinue reading “Expectation and Frustration”

Plan For the Day

Not many of us start our day by planning to deceive and oppress others. We don’t intentionally scheme to hurt others, but somehow we occasionally do just that. Zechariah 7:9-10 says, “Thus says the LORD of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, theContinue reading “Plan For the Day”

Freely Given

It feels better to give, when we give generously and freely. When we feel compelled to give, it just doesn’t have the same good feeling. So, when we can, we give to the organizations and causes that we agree with and that we feel are doing good things. Romans 9:15-16 says, “For he says toContinue reading “Freely Given”

Unwrapped

For many, Christmas 2025 is just a memory by now. The tree has been taken down, the decorations have been put away, and the unwrapped presents are in use. These presents have made us glad, and hopefully, will do so for a long time. It is good to remember what others have done for youContinue reading “Unwrapped”