Tag Archives: both-and

Be Compassionate

May our choices inspire unity…not division. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ John 16:2-3 “They will expel you from the synagogues; in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is … Continue reading

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Restorative Justice

Unconditional Love confounds minds…and transforms hearts. (Listen to my song “Salvation” by clicking HERE) +++ John 8:10-11 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither … Continue reading

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Following Jesus

When facing a dilemma…do the most loving thing. (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” by clicking HERE) +++ John 5:15-16 The man went and told the Jews that Jesus was the one who had made him well. Therefore, … Continue reading

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Love Transforms Lives

When faced with difficult issues…weigh your decisions with mercy. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 12:7 If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men. … Continue reading

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Love Will Light Your Path

Matthew 1:20 Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this … Continue reading

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Restorative Justice

Luke 14:5-6 Then he said to them, “Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?” But they were unable to answer his question. Jesus had just healed … Continue reading

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Look Through the Lens of Love

Matthew 12:1-2, 7 His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the sabbath.” Jesus … Continue reading

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Love Embraces Everything

Exodus 3:2-3 As Moses looked on, he was surprised to see that the bush, though on fire, was not consumed. So Moses decided, “I must go over to look at this remarkable sight, and see why the bush is not burned.” … Continue reading

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Both – And

Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.” Being a Christian is not easy. It takes determination, guts and bravery. The early Christians were many … Continue reading

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Love Unites

Luke 6:36-37 “Be merciful, just as [also] your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.” The world has not changed. Humans continue … Continue reading

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