The Cycle of Vengeance and Mercy There is an unfortunate cycle to vengeance. One man hurts another, so the second retaliates to hurt the first. The newly injured party, rather than feeling that all things are even, likewise strikes back. … Read More
Pleading for Mercy Righteous Daniel, minister of kings and faithful servant of the Almighty God, perceiving that the seventy years of his people’s captivity was coming to an end, and knowing that this captivity had been the judgment of God, … Read More
The Prophet Hosea on Mercy and Truth For over two hundred years after the death of Solomon, those ten tribes in the northern part of Palestine never worshiped God. If you want to see just how longsuffering God is, consider … Read More
Fickle and Unfaithful “In the second half of the book of Numbers we continue to see the age-old struggle of mankind striving against God’s will. The children of Israel have defeat snatched from the hands of victory as they call … Read More
Does Jesus Care There is a hymn, written by Frank Graeff, in 1901, which asks, the question, “does Jesus care?” Does Jesus care, when my heart is pained? Does Jesus care, when my way is dark? Does Jesus care, when … Read More