Again Seeker
It’s the third law of physics. For every action there’s and equal and opposite reaction. As I was thinking about this word today, I begin to think of something I’d written before. I had originally titled this post: Default to Mercy. I’m starting to think in these fractious times that I should temper my reactions…
Read MoreThe hymn — There’s A Wideness In God’s Mercy — says, “But we make his love to narrow.” And we do. At least, I do. Time and time again, I find myself defaulting to finite mercy, limited love. Yet, when I stood on the deck of that ship and spied the wideness for the very…
Read MoreMy friend Pat often quips, “That’s a mercy.” Sometimes it’s funny. Sometimes it’s serious. And, sometimes it takes me a minute to figure out which mercy she actually means. Every time it’s refreshing. The mercies of the Lord show up in unexpected places, and Pat reminds me to look for them. Sure enough, mercy shows…
Read MoreMary ran. Peter ran. John ran. To an empty tomb. To tell the others. He is risen, indeed! And,I wonder what do I know of Mercy?
Read MoreI’d been taking photo after photo. I’d marked up my bible. I’d ferreted out Facebook posts in a crazy obsession to learn more about mercy. On Palm Sunday, mercy popped up again on the screen during our praise and worship. I reached for my phone to snap a photo and make some cute post for…
Read MoreI couldn’t wait to see it. The wideness. I’d stood on the shore before and gazed out at the depths from protected bays and coves. Felt the cool waves rush over my toes on warm sandy beaches. I’d even been out on boats for tours to the Statue of Liberty and experienced bayside views of…
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