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The Quality of Mercy and the Prodigal Son

When speaking about mercy there can be turns in the road, or forks even, where different aspects can be pondered. Like many other topics on the spiritual life, different facets can be dwelt upon, to the exclusion of oth…
Mercy and Compassion: Qualities Every Leader Has

Ever hear somebody say something that just gets under your skin? Over the years I've heard Christian leaders say, "I don't have the gift of compassion," and be okay with that fact. It bothered me when I first heard it,…
Understanding Mercy

Mercy for others can often be difficult to understand, in particular when it comes to heinous crimes. The abuse of children comes to mind, especially when it is sexual in nature. There is much in this world that cries…
Amazing Grace and Mercy

By Cuan Based on the scripture from Ephesians 2:1-10. At our church service this morning we were given the message on the above scripture which made me really think a whole a lot about the way I think. I thank God for m…
Blessings: Facing the Trials of This Life

By Dave Burchett Reposted from theFish.com A very dear person in my life is facing a tough decision. This faithful follower prays for wisdom, guidence, assurance and peace. The result so far is confusion and doubt. When…
The Mystery of Grace

By Dave Burchett Re-posted from theFish.com I think a lot about the church. When you write a book called “When Bad Christians Happen to Good People” you tend to hear from angry and wounded churchgoers. I have…
Withstanding the Desire for Revenge

Mercy, like patience, takes practice. As a species we can be more inclined towards justice -- or revenge -- when applied towards others and reserve mercy for ourselves. We all seek to be understood, but to understand…
What Do I Really Believe?

Sometimes someone will ask me: “Mark what is it you really believe?" It is easy to say most of the time what I put my faith in. However it is how I live that so-called faith that lets me and others know what I…
Divine Mercy: It's Easier to Want it for Yourself than for Others

It is easy to talk about the mercy of God, but difficult to understand the depth of the mystery that we are dealing with. The human understanding of justice has to do with righting of wrongs, bringing the scales back in…
Betrayal: Learning to Trust Again

I was talking to a lady the other day. She was talking about some struggles she was having with her relationship with her husband. It was a typical problem, as common as green grass on a rainy day. Yet still painful, f…