Daily Archives: April 10, 2011

mercy in ministry

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11.  Paul had decided to delay his plans to visit Corinth out of mercy. He felt that a visit soon after his painful letter would only accentuate the condemnation the church members were experiencing.  He wanted to give … Continue reading

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results of rebellion

  Isaiah 5.  Israel is portrayed as a vineyard, and the prophet decries the fact that the vineyard produced the wrong crop: wild grapes. They rebelled against the master’s intentions. He “looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but … Continue reading

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the time LORD

Psalm 100.  LORD, you were there at the creation of Adam, lovingly creating humanity and calling us to a relationship with yourself. You are GOD.You will be there to the end because your steadfast love endures forever, your faithfulness will … Continue reading

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