When we fully realize how much mercy God has extended towards us – mercy that we never deserved yet He freely gave – how can we not extend mercy to others? Forgiveness is not natural – it is only within the scope of God’s forgiveness and mercy that we are able to forgive at all and extend mercy towards others.
Author Archives: Renee Srch
Help My Unbelief
That element of doubt trips us up time and again – If you can. Even though we know in our minds that He can, that He is more powerful than any problem we face, that little nagging voice continues to whisper in our ear, “Ah, but will He?”
Satisfied
What struck me as I read this passage again is the word “satisfied.” They ate and were satisfied. No one went home hungry, no one was sent away with bellies half-full, and everyone had enough to eat to feel satisfied.
Kingdom Minded
God’s Kingdom is about service, and service is about personal sacrifice. “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” Mark 10:45.
Unrelenting Love
Guest post by author Lauri Lemke Thompson “I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for My anger has turned away from them.” Hosea 14:4 (NIV). “Once upon a time” (except this is a true story!) a God-appointed spokesperson named Hosea was told by the Lord to marry a prostitute named Gomer. What a …
Audacious Prayer
The thing that stands out to me in this text is the woman’s incredible faith. She pursued Jesus, knowing she was one of the ‘least’ yet fully expecting Him to heal her daughter.
A Clean Sweep
When it comes to sin, there is no room for compromise. Beliefs or habits that might appear innocuous but are clearly against God’s word can quickly become distractions or temptations that influence our walk with Christ.
He Sees You
It is oh so easy, when problems assail us, to wonder that very same thing. Where is Jesus in this mess, in this struggle, in this storm? He’s in the midst. He hasn’t taken His eyes off of you. Rather, He’s been watching you every second, urging you to press on.
Why Your Pastor Needs Your Prayers
Now, more than ever, our pastors need us to lift them before the throne of God. Their ministry – and your church – depends on it!
The Hindrance of Unbelief
Though He gave the people of Nazareth chance after chance, they remained skeptical. They would not accept Jesus’ power and authority because of their preconceived beliefs.