Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

We are in trying times. Divisive times. Perhaps this is one of the greatest times for mercy to arise in the body of Christ.

James 2:13 (ESV)  For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

But in the midst of all of this, those that ought to be most merciful, seem to be the most judgmental. So much so that I was sharing with my wife, Tina, how punitive so many were. Continue reading Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Outside The Lines

Over the years I have given careful consideration and observation to “living outside the lines”.

Imagine driving down the road and crossing over the line into oncoming traffic only to cause injury to one’s self.

Yet, too often we attempt to nudge the edge of our knowledge of God’s goodness, armed with the fact that “He loves me” and will never leave me nor forsake me. Continue reading Outside The Lines