"For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment." (James 2:13 ESV)"Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful." (Luke 6:36 ESV)According to google, mercy is "Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within...
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 ESV) "Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart and a humble mind." (1 Peter 3:8 ESV)What is compassion? According to...
The Smile Above The Mask It's an unusual time that we're living in during these mask-wearing days of our global pandemic. Full facial expression — something that we normally take for granted — is no longer possible. Communication can be hampered when others cannot see...
"What is impossible with men is possible with God." (Luke 18:27 NIV)Circumstances can turn sour, leaving us haggard and confused.My son's phone call last Sunday left me feeling this way. A mixed up had occurred with the transfer of RESP funds for paying his second...
Matthew 7:1-2 - Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. NIVA Dutch door was exactly what I had always envisioned between the kitchen portion and the...
Compassion is such a wonderful thing. It is full of sympathy, empathy, love, goodness, kindness, and caring for others. We are all made by God to be people of compassion. Far too often, though, we fail the test. I myself have failed the compassion test more times than...
"Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk." Matthew 22:15 (NKJV)During WWII, German U-boats were not only found in Europe. In fact, in 1942 there were 19 U-boats off the Eastern side of the United States, and their goal was to sink...