Tag archive: mercy
I Plead For Mercy
As Linda is currently on holidays, please enjoy one of her most popular posts. A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. “But I don’t ask for justice,” the mother explained. “I plead for mercy!” “But…
I Plead For Mercy
A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. “But I don’t ask for justice,” the mother explained. “I plead for mercy!” “But your son does not deserve mercy,” Napoleon replied. “Sir,” the woman cried, “it would not…
Drive Thru Coffee
A gentleman once drove up to a drive through coffee shop. He gave his order to the microphoned box and then carried on to the cashier window. He said to the cashier that he’d like to pay for his coffee but he’d also like to pay for the coffee of the car behind. The cashier…
A Teacher’s Fair Warning
“Do not leave it to the last minute.” 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Reference: v.19 But the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us. (TNIV Bible) Explore: Every time a teacher set a large assignment to us students, they would always conclude their explanation of the task by saying,…
This Time I’m Playing To Win
You would play the game over and over and the winner was the person who won the most rounds in a certain period of time. Matthew 23:13-39 Reference: v.13-14 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do…