Tag Archives: Mercy

God is Good! (James 1:17-18)

Everything God gives and allows is designed for your good. He gives wisdom to those who ask in faith (v. 5). He allows trials as a testing of your faith (vs. 3) in order to build endurance (v. 3) and spiritual maturity (v. 4). He promises eternal life to those who endure (v. 12). HeContinueContinue reading “God is Good! (James 1:17-18)”

Joseph: Cherished Son; Despised Brother; Beloved of God (Genesis 37)

The Story of Joseph Cherished Son; Despised Brother; Beloved of God (Genesis 37) God has a wonderful plan for your life! God’s wonderful plan includes “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal 5:22-23), “persecution” (2 Tim 3:12), “hardships…affliction”, (2 Cor 4:9), “great sorrow and unceasing anguish” (Rom 9:2). God’s plan for yourContinueContinue reading “Joseph: Cherished Son; Despised Brother; Beloved of God (Genesis 37)”

Forgiveness & Reconciliation (Genesis 33)

       A sure sign of Christian maturity is not how well you avoid conflict, but how you respond to conflict. For example, immature Christians are quick to take offense and slow to forgive and seek reconciliation; while mature Christians are slow to take offense and quick to forgive and seek reconciliation. Forgiving a personContinueContinue reading “Forgiveness & Reconciliation (Genesis 33)”

Jesus’ Authentic Love

The world bases its love on appearances (beauty, money, etc.) and the result is greed, pride, and vanity. Jesus taught and modeled something radically different. Jesus based his love on who you are, rather than what you have or what you have done. This love is authentic and the result is peace, contentment, and humility.ContinueContinue reading “Jesus’ Authentic Love”

Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19)

Believe it or not, all warning signs are necessary because people can be very foolish. The reason there is a warning on bleach telling you not to drink it is because someone tried to drink it. The library’s warning not to stick your hand in the book return is there because someone tried to stickContinueContinue reading “Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19)”