At Christmas time, we are usually in our most generous state of mind. We want to give gifts and want to give generously to the needy. But even then, selfishness creeps below the surface sometimes. We begin to think about how the gift will be received and whether we will get appropriate recognition for theContinue reading “Exchanging Gifts”
Tag Archives: mercy
Without Expecting Returns
From The Source
The only sure way to obtain a pure product is to obtain it from the source. We see and hear advertisements for pure olive oil, pure water, and many other things. But then we look at the ingredients and see many other things included that make the product less than pure. James 3:17 says, “ButContinue reading “From The Source”
Pure Wisdom
Trying to Do Good
We often defend ourselves by talking about good intentions or blaming others for the wrong that we believe they did. However, if our intentions were truly honorable, we would have acted with compassion instead of judgment. In God’s view, good hearts are valued over good works. In Matthew 12:7, Jesus says, ” And if youContinue reading “Trying to Do Good”
Mercy Over Judgment
Good Samaritan
We are all familiar with the term, “Good Samaritan”, if not the story told by Jesus in Luke 10. This story begins with a man severely beaten and robbed. The robbers leave the man by the side of the road, thinking that he is dead. A priests comes by and sees the man, but passesContinue reading “Good Samaritan”
Go And Do Likewise
Activation
We live in a time when we can not simply choose something and then use it. Instead, we have to take the interim step of activating. Activation often includes QRcodes, phone calls, website or app visits, or some other interim process. If we are not careful, we will activate the wrong thing and incur extraContinue reading “Activation”
Reluctant Retiree 