Sweet mercy ∙ The merciful man does himself good, but the cruel man does himself harm. – Proverbs 11:17 Psalms 103:8 The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry, and filled with unfailing love. Exodus 34:5-7 5 Then the LORD came down in a cloud and stood there with him; and he calledContinue reading “Sweet mercy ∙”
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Resurrection life
Resurrection life Do not be afraid any longer; only believe. – Mark 5:36 Mark 5:22-42 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 35 While he was still speaking, some came from the ruler’s house who said, “Your daughter is dead. WhyContinue reading “Resurrection life”
The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙
The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙ Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. – Matthew 11:29 Psalms 131:1-2 1 O LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself withContinue reading “The wonder of calm, gentle self-awareness ∙”
The healing power of life ∙
The healing power of life ∙ Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?” – Mark 5:30 Mark 5:25-34 25 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding. 26 She had suffered aContinue reading “The healing power of life ∙”
Hierarchy of absolutes ∙
Hierarchy of absolutes ∙ Listen, O Israel! The LORD is our God; the LORD is one. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. – Deuteronomy 6:4-6 John 7:22-23Continue reading “Hierarchy of absolutes ∙”