Boundless Mercy


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The Great Sequester has changed our lives. In times of uncertainty and doubt, we are finding solace in the space within ourselves. Resources of the heart are awakened. Compassion is called forth to fathom what is contained in our immediate world. Boundless Mercy is a composite of clarity from the Creator of all things to us, the Created. We are fed and cared for throughout these times of crisis by this boon of Boundless Mercy. Join Markus Ray, Author of Odes to the Divine Mother, The Master is Beautiful, Alpha Omega, and The Second Coming to delve more deeply into your inner world. Join hands with this sensitive guide as he moves you through his inner journey, which becomes your journey, to places of greater and greater appreciation and beauty through his daily observations. In this era of perpetual posts and the bombardment of incessant self-promotions, step out of your algorithmic pigeon hole and put yourself in front of a flesh and blood slice of real life. Allow yourself the Boundless Mercy of the of spiritual stuff that is in the world right around you.




Tattoos on the Heart


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How do you fight despair and learn to meet the world with a loving heart? How do you overcome shame? Stay faithful in spite of failure? No matter where people live or what their circumstances may be, everyone needs boundless, restorative love. Gorgeous and uplifting, Tattoos on the Heart amply demonstrates the impact unconditional love can have on your life. As a pastor working in a neighborhood with the highest concentration of murderous gang activity in Los Angeles, Gregory Boyle created an organization to provide jobs, job training, and encouragement so that young people could work together and learn the mutual respect that comes from collaboration. Tattoos on the Heart is a breathtaking series of parables distilled from his twenty years in the barrio. Arranged by theme and filled with sparkling humor and glowing generosity, these essays offer a stirring look at how full our lives could be if we could find the joy in loving others and in being loved unconditionally. From giant, tattooed Cesar, shopping at JCPenney fresh out of prison, we learn how to feel worthy of God’s love. From ten-year-old Lula we learn the importance of being known and acknowledged. From Pedro we understand the kind of patience necessary to rescue someone from the darkness. In each chapter we benefit from Boyle’s wonderful, hard-earned wisdom. Inspired by faith but applicable to anyone trying to be good, these personal, unflinching stories are full of surprising revelations and observations of the community in which Boyle works and of the many lives he has helped save. Erudite, down-to-earth, and utterly heartening, these essays about universal kinship and redemption are moving examples of the power of unconditional love in difficult times and the importance of fighting despair. With Gregory Boyle’s guidance, we can recognize our own wounds in the broken lives and daunting struggles of the men and women in these parables and learn to find joy in all of the people around us. Tattoos on the Heart reminds us that no life is less valuable than another.




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Mercy's Whisper


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Discover the Echo of Divine Compassion in Everyday Life In a world clamoring for justice and retribution, the whisper of mercy offers a soothing balm to the weary soul. Mercy's Whisper: Listening for God in the Bible takes you on a profound journey through the scriptures, uncovering the essence of God's mercy from the dawn of creation to the modern-day discipleship. This book is more than just a guide; it's an invitation to witness the transformative power of mercy in your life. Embark on a quest that begins in the Introduction: The Echo of Compassion, setting the stage for an immersive experience that unravels mercy's multifaceted presence in the biblical narrative. From the heartfelt promises in Genesis to the awe-inspiring revelations in Revelation, every chapter serves as a doorway into the depths of God's compassionate heart. Mercy's Whisper is not simply a scholarly exploration but a personal one, inviting you to discover mercy in the intricate tapestry of patriarchs' lives, the liberating stories of Exodus, and the profound teachings of Jesus. Find solace in the Psalms, wisdom in the Proverbs, and hope in the prophets as you journey through each page. Discover how the Gospels portray Jesus as the embodiment of mercy, and how the Acts and Epistles extend this legacy of love to the early church -- challenging modern disciples to live out mercy in their communities. Through practical insights and reflective prompts in chapters like Following in His Steps: Acts of Mercy and Fostering a Merciful Heart, this book equips you to transform your understanding into action. Beyond a historical and theological exploration, this book tackles the challenges of practicing mercy in a divided world. Through chapters dedicated to mercy in family, church, and society, it offers a roadmap for navigating the complexities of justice, forgiveness, and social compassion. Whether you're wrestling with personal forgiveness or advocating for social justice, Mercy's Whisper offers wisdom to guide your path. Allow Mercy's Whisper: Listening for God in the Bible to challenge and change you. Dive deep into the heart of mercy, and let its whisper transform your life, your relationships, and your understanding of God's boundless love. This book is more than a read; it's a journey towards a more compassionate and merciful world, starting with the individual whisper of mercy in your own heart.




The Wildfire


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The Wildfire is a 50-day scripture-based prayer book and journal for those desiring to fan into flame a Holy Spirit wildfire, a new Pentecost through soaking prayer. Let's invite the Holy Trinity into our lives to: 1) change and revive us; 2) work on us through His seven sanctification gifts; 3) use us through His nine enabling gifts; 4) teach us to be compassionate like the Holy Trinity; 5) show us how to be a good disciple like Mary; 6) worship God and pray in the harvest; and 7) pray for a release of His anointing. The journaling pages enable us to reflect on God's love and discover Holy Spirit gems of loving and walking with Him. Annet O'Mara experienced a physical healing in her hands in February 1990, after suffering a debilitating limitation on them. She, then, started praying a nine-day devotional to the Holy Spirit. On the first three nights of praying the devotional, the Holy Spirit visited Annet even as she slept and moved her hands in a dance-like fashion - it was as if her hands thanked and praised God, even as He healed them. Annet was convicted in her spirit that Jesus had completely healed her; He had restored complete movement to her hands. Now, through The Wildfire, Annet invites you to pray for a new, refreshing, and vibrant Pentecostal outpouring of God's grace and love to all who will surrender totally to Him, and walk faithfully with Him. She believes that you will experience a joyous revival in your heart, body, soul, and spirit as you pray for others, too. Currently, Annet works as a college writing instructor. She and her husband, Don, live in Syracuse, New York, where they serve in their local church community.




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