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Tag Archives: mercy
We Need the Mercy of God
I am thinking about mercy this week. Mercy is unique. Mercy given must be received by the one who needs it. If we don’t receive it, we stay under condemnation. We stay in our guilt. And yet, many who need … Continue reading
The Christian Atheist – A Scary Thought
Today we think about one of the oddest actions in the world. No, it isn’t when people who don’t believe in God act like they don’t believe in Him. It isn’t when people who are iffy about God act like … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, Baptist, Calvary, faith, forgiveness, God, hope, hopeless, indianola, Jesus, joy, love, mercy, miracles, Onesimus, Paul, Philemon, relationship
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The Mystery of Knowing God
Mysteries. They catch my fascination. I love a good who-done-it. They stretch my mind. They capture my imagination. They make me want to solve the puzzle before it is revealed. Have you ever thought of the wonderful mystery of knowing … Continue reading
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Tagged Baptist, Calvary, church, faith, forgiveness, God, grace, hope, indianola, invitation, Jesus, joy, love, mercy, mystery, Psalm 34, relationship, wonder, worship
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The Power We Have (encouragement)
This week I am thinking about God’s uncommon faithfulness. He was faithful to Paul when he was heading to Rome. Paul’s relationship with God tells us much about God’s relationship with all of His people. God is faithful. He encourages. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 5, Baptist, Calvary, encouragement, faith, forgiveness, God, grace, hope, indianola, Jesus, joy, love, mercy, mirror, saint, wonder
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The Confidence of Knowing God’s Love
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, 2 Corinthians 4:1 Did you have a grandmother like mine? In my grandmother’s house there were smells and expressions that told me I was loved … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 4, Baptist, brokenness, Calvary, grace, indianola, kindness, love, mercy, messiness
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Do We Have to Choose Between the Manger and the Cross?
During the Christmas season we think about Jesus coming as a baby. There is wonder here. There is a miracle. Yet, do we sometimes we get stuck in Bethlehem and the manger? He was born for a purpose. He was born … Continue reading
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Tagged Baptist, Calvary, cross, indianola, Jesus, Magnificat, manger, Mary, mercy, purpose
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The Needed Mercy of God
I was contemplating mercy this week. Mercy is unusual. It is a reality that can only be accepted by those who need it. And yet, many who need it refuse to admit that they do. Why do we need mercy? … Continue reading
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Tagged Baptist, church, Clavary, forgiveness, hope, indianola, Iowa, Jesus, love, mercy, pride, Romans 9:16, sin
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When Christians Act Like Atheists
Today we think about one of the oddest actions in the world. No, it isn’t when people who don’t believe in God act like they don’t believe in Him. It isn’t when people who are iffy about God act like … Continue reading
The Mystery of Knowing God
Mysteries. They catch my fascination. I love a good who-done-it. They stretch my mind. They capture my imagination. They make me want to solve the puzzle before it is revealed. Have you ever thought of the wonderful mystery of knowing … Continue reading
The Power We Have
This week we thought about God’s uncommon faithfulness. He was faithful to Paul when he was heading to Rome. Paul’s relationship with God tells us much about God’s relationship with all of His people. God is faithful. He encourages. He … Continue reading
Posted in Salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged Acts 27, Acts 28, Baptist, Calvary, church, encouragement, faith, forgiveness, God, grace, hope, indianola, Jesus, joy, love, mercy, Paul, relationship, wonder
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