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290 reactions · 75 shares | What’s the difference between GRACE and MERCY? Grace is when God gives us things that we don’t deserve (the blessings of life). Mercy is when God chooses to SPARE US from what we DO deserve (when we sin & fall short). Thank God for both of them! Amen. #gracevsmercy #grace #mercy #marktbarclay #christian #jesuschrist #faith #holyspirit | Mark Barclay Ministries | Facebook

~ The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord ~ The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will co