Written to stir the fire.

Mercy Restores Sight

Unforgiveness does not imprison the offender — it distorts the vision of the wounded. Mercy is the surgery God uses to heal our sight.

When Violence Masquerades as Righteousness

Shepherds of the Well

Selfish shepherds drive people away from the well. Godly shepherds help them draw from it — and Christlike shepherds become the well.

Becoming Like the Ones We Outgrew

The very ones the disciples dismissed were the models of the kingdom. The kingdom belongs to those who become small enough to receive it.

Do You Trust the Judgements of God?

The judgments of God always flow from the merciful heart of God. His judgment is mercy in motion.

The Beauty of Mercy

Joseph had every right to vengeance and chose to draw his brothers near instead. God does not want to lash us into a prison — He wants to hug us into freedom.