Category Archives: God’s compassion

The Incomparable Jesus: Man of Sorrows

Posted on September 19, 2018 by theheartseeker

 September 19 “He was… a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.” (Isaiah 53:3) The Jewish people had a tight hold on a popular picture of their promised Messiah. He was going to be a conqueror. A warrior. He was … Continue reading →

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Psalm Reflections… Our Father God

Posted on June 17, 2018 by theheartseeker

June 17 “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling… As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.” (Psalm 68:5; 103:13) On this … Continue reading →

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More Lessons from a Trial

Posted on March 6, 2018 by theheartseeker

March 6 Before leaving this particular topic, I just wanted to make a few more observations that profoundly impacted me in reflecting on my service in last week’s jury trial. Throughout the trial, I found myself often glancing over at … Continue reading →

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Broken and Ashamed

Posted on February 16, 2018 by theheartseeker

February 16 There may not be a worst-case scenario to “broken”… than busted. As in caught red-handed. Completely and undeniably guilty. No debate. No recourse. Just busted. It is in that moment when your actions have caused the course of … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 11, 2017 by theheartseeker

Food to Work For November 11 “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.” (Jesus, John 4:34) “I just wasn’t being fed at that church, so I decided to go to … Continue reading →

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The Misadventures of Demon Kitty

Posted on September 9, 2017 by theheartseeker

September 9 Last month (Aug. 31) I told you about how my kids rescued a stray kitten, nursed it back to health, and gave it a home in our house. I thought I would give you an update – along … Continue reading →

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Trash Talk

Posted on July 22, 2017 by theheartseeker

July 22 Just the other day, while out driving on a stretch of rural road, I came across a section of road that was littered with an abundance of trash. Trash on the road. In the ditches. Strewn across the … Continue reading →

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Love Defined

Posted on June 29, 2017 by theheartseeker

June 29 “Love is the fulfillment of the Law.” (Romans 13:10) If love is the fulfillment of the Law – and is at the heart of obedience to God, then we had better understand what love is. First, what love … Continue reading →

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All Things Together

Posted on June 7, 2017 by theheartseeker

June 6 “We know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) One of the great mysteries of our lives is the role of our … Continue reading →

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Faith and Facts…

Posted on May 14, 2017 by theheartseeker

Reason vs. Faith; Part 4 May 14 In concluding this series (for now), I wanted to offer one more illustration to help us understand that some things are very real, even if we cannot readily observe them with our senses. … Continue reading →

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