Mercy

An Easter Meditation Some of us like to pray for justice. Amos 5:24 is often quoted. “But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Yet, if the Lord decides to give us what we truly deserve, perhaps we should be happy to receive mercy instead. In the Easter season, we … Continue reading Mercy →

Of Cabbages and Kings

Once upon a time, there was a king who imprisoned a man because that man publicly protested when the king married his half-brother’s wife. It came to pass that the king held a lavish banquet at which his wife’s daughter danced seductively for the king and his highest officials and wealthiest nobles. The king was … Continue reading Of Cabbages and Kings →

Justice

Fear has value. The fight or flight reflex has helped our species survive for millennia. In ancient times, we needed to know what to fear – packs of wolves, lions, tigers, bears – and take up weapons or run away. It’s also to our advantage to know friend from foe, to stop “them” from conquering … Continue reading Justice →