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Proven Way to Find Rest
Posted on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, 1 Cor. 10:13, A New York Yankee on Stinking Creek, Carol McClain, Christianity, COVID-19, faith, Grace, how to find peace, how to find rest, Jer 29:11, Matthew 11: 28-29, peace, peace and an expected end, proven way to find rest, Ps 46:10, Rest, Rom. 5:20, Writing Redemption

By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain My least favorite scripture for many years was Matthew 11:28-29. It reads, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give your rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find …[ read more ]

Disturbing Thoughts About Mercy

Matt. 5:7: Delight in graciously helping others knowing God will graciously help you. Carson, co-founder of Gospel Coalition, writes: “Mercy is a loving response prompted by the misery and helplessness of the one on which love is to be showered.” Mercy flows directly out of the previous four Beatitudes (we know ourselves to be poor and needy, hungering for righteousness.) Mercy is one of the richest words in Hebrew tradition. One of the key qualities of God, lovingkindness, generosity to the weak and helpless, continued love for people even when they’re unfaithful. How much mercy you show is the result… ...[ full story ]

Carol McClain