Posts Tagged ‘Grace’
Reinstate
This word carries with it “restoration of a person or people to their former position or condition”. It also implies that there was a time when the person of people were taken out or removed from this certain position of place. God had punished His people significantly for their disobedience and irresponsible behavior. He is…
Read MoreJust Obey
Over the years my parents have given me hundreds of thousands of instructions. Some of those were carried out to the letter – others…not so much. I’m not confessing that I was a troubled kid or anything, but I did try doing things my own way every now and then. I remember thinking some of…
Read MoreNo Matter What
I’ve used the words “No Matter What” to describe my commitment to my kids. No matter what they do or who they become – I will always love them. They can’t do anything that will make me not love them and call them my kids. I will say that they could possibly embarrass…
Read MoreWhat Goes Around….
There is a saying that says: “what goes around, comes around”. It basically implies that a person’s actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person. My mom used to tell me: “be sure your sins will find you out”. I was also taught the Golden Rule at a very young…
Read MoreJudgment Or Mercy
I remember as a kid at Knifley Elementary School being a bit intimidated by the presence of the principal. I didn’t really know him very well because he was responsible for the entire school. I knew my teachers because I was with them and interacting for several hours each day. When the principle came…
Read MoreJustice & Righteousness
These are two different concepts but a bit related. Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable. Righteousness is the quality of being morally right, virtuous, honorable, and good. The Lord represents both of these descriptions. He calls me to do the same. I came across a small verse in Amos that features…
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