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A Quality of Mercy, Part II

February 28, 2008

Calvary

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Part I can be found here. Last week I talked about struggling with the uncomfortable fact that my brother-in-law’s accused killer and I both were sinners and we both equally needed God’s grace and mercy. As I sat through the trial throughout the week, I kept thinking about three different people: Moses, David and Spider-Man. Moses is one of the most important figures in the history of Judaism and Christianity who is known for, among other things, helping free Israel from the oppressive force that was Egypt.  → Read more...

A Quality of Mercy, Part I

February 21, 2008

Calvary

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This week and next week I’m going to talk about something very difficult and something that I hope none of you have to experience in your lifetime. Two weeks ago, my wife and I flew to Seattle along with her mother and younger brother. Unfortunately, this wasn’t a trip for leisure. We were there to attend the trial for the killer of my wife’s twin brother, Tim. Let me back up a little bit and give you some history.  → Read more...



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