Tag Archives: Mercy

Remember Not

Remember Not
God does not forget. The Biblical idea of God remembering is that He takes action and intervenes in a situation. It reflects His movement. So even as we plead with God to remember us favorably, it occurred to me in reading Psalm 25 that the opposite is also true. David cries out for God not…
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For They Will Be Shown Mercy

For They Will Be Shown Mercy
Blessed are the merciful,     for they will be shown mercy. Mercy is one of those difficult to define words. We see it used with ideas like pity and compassion. It is wrapped up in and overlapping other characteristics of God like graciousness, kindness, faithfulness and love. One author suggests we experience it in “a loving…
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Toviel: The Goodness of God follows me

Toviel: The Goodness of God follows me
Years ago when I picked up my pup from the pound, I pondered a variety of names for her. I considered aspirational names – what I wanted her to become, cute names, even just fun names to say. I knew I would be repeating it dozens of times each day. I finally landed on Toviel.…
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Bringing up the Rear: The Tribe of Dan

Bringing up the Rear: The Tribe of Dan
Our culture prizes being first, celebrating leaders and those in the front of the pack. Who is following and how they are following is a reflection, not only on those leaders, but also on the group at large. My nephews grew up playing soccer and it was fun to watch their growth. In the early…
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