Forgiven people forgive people.

If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's the final 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.

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Forgiven people forgive people.

If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.

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Forgiven people forgive people.

If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 1 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.

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In this episode, I explain the consistent expectation throughout the Scriptures for those who have received mercy to be givers of mercy themselves.  It's very concerning when we don't see that in our own lives.  There's no such thing as a "mercy-hoarder."  Forgiven people forgive people.

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Hear why the "dual audience" to whom Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount is more radical than you might think, and how that is another example of "Upside Down Living" being demonstrated by King Jesus.

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I preached my first message in the "Upside Down Living" sermon series today from Matt. 5:7. The sermon should be uploaded within 24-48 hours to graceky.org/sermons.

Additionally, I was grateful to receive an encouraging email from a member of our church after preaching today, which greatly blessed me. Hope you'll encourage your pastor soon, too!

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Most people don't think they can change what they crave.  They think they might be able to change what they do, but that doesn't necessarily change their desires.  That might not be the case, though.  In this episode, I draw application from a personal experience of mine that might be a helpful step in growing an appetite for the things of God.

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As I promised while teaching at our Counseling & Discipleship Training Conference, here's an opportunity to listen in on Sarah & me discussing some of our favorite parenting resources.

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Right after we recorded our last episode re: the Full Focus Planner, we sat down to set it up. It actually got a little emotional. {:-\ But, it all worked out.

Here are some thoughts looking back on a week of using the FFP together.

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We heard Pastor Brad on the big screen preach from Matt. 5:6, and had a GREAT turnout at "Connect," which is one of my favorite things we do as a church.

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