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Posts Categorized: Mercy
Those Eyes: a meditation on mercy
What do you see when you look into Jesus’ eyes? Singer/songwriter Corrie Marie sees forgiveness, love, and freedom. And wow, her song…
What Can I Pray for You Today?
A friend’s son died tragically. I asked my friend, a “devout atheist,” if she would mind if I prayed for her and…
Opening Our Door to God
Our family took special pleasure in Don Sampson’s occasional visits. Don, who lived around the corner, owned the construction company that had…
Mom and the Mallard Head
My brother-in-law, Tom, emailed the family a memorable example of the love and meekness (the virtue that helps us not get angry)…
Out With the Old, In With the New
In the days between Christmas and New Year’s, no one expects us to produce anything. I call it the “Golden Week” because…
How to Live in the Source of Joy
My brother Bill hosted the family at a posh cabin on a mountain near Boone, North Carolina, last week. Here, we’re having…
Eyes of Jesus
What do you see when you look into Jesus’ eyes? Singer/songwriter Corrie Marie sees forgiveness, love, and freedom. And wow, her song…
Beauty or the Beast: Choose Wisely!
Have you noticed how some people seem invested in ugliness? A visit to Facebook or the evening news is evidence enough. But…
5 Fun Facts About Almsgiving
Almsgiving is the third Lenten virtue after prayer and fasting. It’s also the most mysterious of the three. “To whom should…
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