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God’s Mercy
The word “mercy” is found hundreds of times in the Bible, being translated from various Hebrew and Greek words. The primary meaning behind the word is having pity on those who are afflicted, joined with a desire to help them. Webster’s Dictionary defines mercy as “a refraining from harming or punishing offenders, enemies, persons in more…
Where Do I Fit?
My Dad was a great fellow. He was rather introverted, even bordered on being timid. But there was a kind of inner stability about him that made you know that his timidity was not a sign of anything–except the wisdom it takes to be quiet and listen. He had a philosophical bent about him and more…
An Unexpectedly Empty Tomb
After resting on the Sabbath after Jesus’ death, the women return to the tomb to anoint His body (Luke 24:1-12). But there is no body! Confused (4), they are frightened by men (angels) who explain that Jesus told them all this. “Remember how He told you” (6)—and as they remember, they rush back t tell more…
Thy Word Is truth
You’ll be disappointed in my not beginning this article with reference to Pilate’s question, “What is truth?” (Jn.18: 38), but I’m not going to mention it. Instead I’ll let that remind you that there are devious ways to shade, warp, and avoid truth. As one country philosopher put it, “I’d tell the truth five or more…