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June 02, 2013

Ep.764: What Does it Mean to be Merciful?

Defining and applying mercy according to Scripture

Theme Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Sometimes in the overwhelming flow of life we can forget the simplest things. We get so caught up in a “me first” – and sometimes a “me only” mentality - that it never even crosses our minds to stop and consider some of the most basic and healing attributes available to humankind – kindness and mercy. What is mercy? How does it work? If we were to apply mercy on a regular basis, would it change our world and more importantly, could it change the way we see our world?

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