“I will not take My love from him, nor will I ever betray My faithfulness.” Psalm 89:33 NIV. Hurting people hurt others. My thoughts and comments today are about, “betrayal.” Betrayal is a harsh word but not a new occurrence. Everyone has felt the sting of misunderstanding, misjudgment, or unfair […]
“Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ.” 2 John 3 NIV. Grace adorns us; mercy spares us; and peace abides with and within us. My thoughts and comments today are about “mercy.” Who among us has not needed mercy? Everyone messes up sometimes. Our common […]
“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NKJV. Mercy is a grace given when you have every right and reason to not do so. My thoughts and comments today are about “being merciful.” Who has not needed mercy – from God and others? […]
“If you forgive those who sin against you, your Father will forgive you.” Matthew 6:15 NLT. A forgiving heart offers love undeserved and unmeasured. My thoughts and comments today are about “a forgiving heart.” There will not be a shortage of offenses, nor a lack of opportunities – really necessities […]
“I’m someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy.” 1 Timothy 1:16 The Message. Mercy is needed most and given best when deserved the least. As a child, I remember my grandmother, Irene, a most Godly and loving woman, often muttering more to herself than anyone around, […]