There are moments in our church service when everyone else seems to fade away, and it’s just me and Jesus. It feels like I'm standing face to face with Him—feeling both broken and full at the same time. The Power of Worship This often happens when our worship leader, Sam Swaim, begins to sing “Mercy.” The song starts slowly, softly, and thoughtfully, with its story-telling lyrics sweeping across the room. When I listen, it becomes an experience that transcends the ordinary. I

Reliving the Moment Peter Encountered Mercy after Failure The sun was just beginning to rise when the disciples jumped out of their fishing boat and onto the shore of the Sea of Galilee. I can imagine they appreciated the aroma of warm bread and fresh fish roasting over glowing charcoal embers. But, I would think their eyes were on the man tending the fire. Their fishing trip had been a bust. Then from the shore, a man called out to them to throw their net on the right side o