Category Archives: Character of God

The Promise and the Promiser

The Promise and the Promiser
And this is the promise that He made to us—eternal life. 1 John 2:25 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise. Hebrews 10:23 When someone makes a promise we evaluate the value of the promise based on the person that is making…
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No Pardon

No Pardon
Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for his Watergate crimes. President Ford explained that he was trying to avoid a divided country. That is an admirable motivation but it doesn’t address the victims or make anything right. A pardon is the excusing of an offense without exacting a penalty.[1] Our legal system offers the possibility of…
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Hospitality: God’s Example

Hospitality: God’s Example
Merriam-Webster defines hospitality as “generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests.” Others mention kindness and generosity and a “bringing in.” In ancient times, hospitality was an expectation – both a duty and a right – as shelter could be lifesaving. Its echoes are seen in many eastern cultures today. To be brought in to…
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