Monthly Archives: December 2013

Justice Tempered By Mercy

Justice.Mercy

Some of the recent facebook posts about law and grace reminds me of the story of the 80-year-old woman who was arrested for shoplifting. When she appeared in court, the Judge asked her, “What did you steal?”

“A can of peaches,” She replied.

When the Judge asked her why, she said that she was hungry. “How many peaches were in the can?” asked the Judge.

“Six.”

The Judge said, “Then I will give you six days in jail.”

Before the Judge could pronounce the sentence, the woman’s husband spoke up and asked if he could say something. Continue reading

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Word of the Week: Family

Davion

“If you could have the perfect family,” asked Barbara Walters on “The View, “What would you like?”

“Anyone who will love me,” replied Davion.

All of his life, he’s been waiting for a family.  For fifteen years he’s lived in foster care.  Waiting.  Praying. Hoping.  Now he decided to take matters into his own hands.  Continue reading

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