Tag Archives: Mercy

Jesus and Politics

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Joe Chambers

Many Christians I talk to suggest that maybe we shouldn’t talk about or get involved in politics at all. It is just too divisive. My experience is that it is only divisive if I disagree with you. In other words, … Continue reading →

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Jesus Sees You

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Joe Chambers

When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” Luke 19:5 In this story, it says that Jesus is looking for Zacchaeus, and … Continue reading →

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The King Has One More Move

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Joe Chambers

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Matthew 28:6 For the Christian, death is just a change of address. – Anne Lamott Do you recognize the name “Mel Blanc?” He was the voice behind all of … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is Hope

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Joe Chambers

Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:21-35 At 2:15 … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Joe Chambers

What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me? Psalm 116:12 Parents have a question that they ask their children. All parents do this. After someone gives their child a gift or does them a favor, … Continue reading →

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The Faithfulness of God

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Joe Chambers

This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:21-23 When we suffer … Continue reading →

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Please, Lord, save me from Your followers!

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Joe Chambers

“Jesus’ enemies are not his only problem.” – Dale Brunner Today I learned that a very prominent member of my denomination of Southern Baptist was released from his position as president of our largest seminary. That, along with several high-profile … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is not for Wimps

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Joe Chambers

So David and his men went on the road, while Shimei went along on the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, throwing stones and flinging dust at him. (2 Samuel 16:13) Leonard Cohen, the legendary 82-year-old Canadian poet … Continue reading →

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The Drift

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Joe Chambers

It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle… David remained at Jerusalem.    2 Samuel 11:1 It was generally believed that he was about 50 years old or so at this time. … Continue reading →

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The Hunted

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Joe Chambers

…suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice… Acts 9:3,4 The life of Francis Thompson was a downward spiral that landed him on the streets of nineteenth-century London—a useless vagabond, an … Continue reading →

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