You might be surprised to hear that the most common command in the bible isn’t prohibitive. Rather, scripture urges us again and again to DO something. Over 70 times in the New Testament, we are commanded to give thanks and praise to our God. In the... 
For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 ESV Mercy triumphs over judgment. What a beautiful thought! What is mercy? The dictionary defines it as compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is... 
The beatitudes are Jesus’ teaching to on from His sermon on the mount. His teaching shows us the rewards of living a faithful Christian life. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will... 
Do you have a hunger for God, His Word, and the things of His Kingdom? If not, what things are filling you, stealing away your appetite? For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear... 
Jerusalem was under siege. King Zedekiah feared for his life. Jeremiah had been imprisoned in Benjamin, then rescued by the king only to be thrown into a cistern because he prophesied the true words of the LORD against Jerusalem. Egypt had left her... 
The last gift listed in Romans 12 is the incredibly important gift of mercy. Please note off the bat that the gift of mercy is something that is shown. It isn’t something that is felt. Some people associate the gift of mercy with the feeling of compassion. While... 