Mercy is an important dimension of God's character, displayed by our compassion on and forgiveness of those over whom we have power. Martin Luther suggested that mercy is perhaps the first work of God. The Parable of the Unforgiving …
I John 4:7-8 states clearly that “love [agape] comes from God” and that “God is love.” Since we have been created in God's image (Genesis 1:26) and tasked with imitating Him (Leviticus 11:44; I Peter 1:16), then …
It was late summer or perhaps early fall of 1952 in Korea. My company was dug in along the thirty-eighth parallel in a railroad bed in the area referred to as "The Iron Triangle." The Chinese controlled the high ground, living on and in …
(15) "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. (16) So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
Christ admits the truth about them. "I know your works [obedience and service], that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot" (Revelation 3:15). Why does He wish this? Because if they were either cold or hot, …
Among fans of the National Football League (NFL), the annual draft at the end of April is an offseason highlight. Because the best college players are involved, the first round is the most anticipated of the seven rounds that play out over three days. For months leading up to the draft, sports pundits attempt to figure out where each player will land among the thirty-two NFL teams, publishing articles, scouting reports, and mock drafts according to multiple factors like player attributes, team needs, draft trends, general managers’ idiosyncrasies, and best fits with coaches, players, and …
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