How can the deacons encourage mercy and service in the church and the world? This article discusses the importance of home visits by deacons.

What does world hunger reveal about the hand of God? This article explains how God reveals both judgment and mercy in the hunger and poverty in this world. The author then reflects on how Christians could helpfully but modestly provide aid in such circumstances.

From Luke 10:25-37 this article shows that the parable of the good Samaritan points us to the brokenness of life, but also to the way Christians are channels of the mercy they first received from God.

Is God in the OT harsher than in the NT? The answer is no. This article shows that God is consistent with His judgment and mercy.

This article explains article 20 of the Belgic Confession (on the justice and mercy of God). It also provides content questions.

Giving should not be driven only by our neighbour coming to ask for help. It can also be driven by you going to seek your needy neighbour, to model God in his mercy, to be the salt and light in this world. The author encourages Christians to practice the ministry of word and deed, and maps out the challenges and practical ways of getting started.

What does it mean to display Christ-like mercy? This article discusses mercy, with a special focus on people with disabilities. How can we show mercy to these individuals? What does God teach us through individuals who have a disability?

This series of articles calls Christians to display the works of mercy described in Matthew 25:31-46. This article looks at the relationship between God's mercy in Christ and this call to the works of mercy.

This series of articles calls Christians to display the works of mercy described in Matthew 25:31-46. This article focuses on the call to care for prisoners. The author discusses the importance of prison ministry.

This series of articles calls Christians to display the works of mercy described in Matthew 25:31-46. This article focuses on the call to visit the sick.

This series of articles calls Christians to display the works of mercy described in Matthew 25:31-46. This article focuses on the call to clothe the needy.

This series of articles calls Christians to display the works of mercy described in Matthew 25:31-46. This article focuses on the call to show hospitality to strangers.

This series of articles calls Christians to display the works of mercy described in Matthew 25:31-46. This article introduces these seven works of mercy.

This article is a series of propositions regarding the ministry of mercy and the work of the deacons.

This article looks at the manner in which deacons must conduct their family visits. They must fulfil their task in giving instruction, comfort and mercy. They must discover and attend to the needs of the congregation, practise confidentiality, understand vulnerability, listen and pray. The author also looks at other guidelines for the visits of deacons.

Is there contentment in our hearts? Is there any reason for thanksgiving? This article discusses happiness, possessions and mercy.

This article on Article 20 of the Belgic Confession focuses on the atonement and the justice and mercy of God. It shows the new relation of the sinner to God through Jesus Christ.

This article is about gifts of the Spirit that can easily be forgotten, the gifts of help and mercy and the gifts of guidance and advice. For this he looks at 1 Corinthians 12:21-30. The author also talks about the relation the gifts of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit.

This article on Romans 1:17 is about the righteousness of God, punishment and mercy, and the justification by faith alone.

In this article on Lamentations 3:21, the author talks about God's compassion and mercy amid times of his wrath and the darkness of sin.