Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9 ESV) Children of God are to be peace-makers. This is another way the citizens of heaven live out their lives. We have been set free from
What does it mean to be pure in heart?
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8 ESV) Being pure in heart is so much more than just being sincere. We all know what it is like to be sincerely wrong. It is also
Does mercy indicate the depth of our faith?
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. (Matthew 5:7 ESV) Showing mercy is an act of faith. As we show mercy we are trusting in Christ’s way of kingdom living and renouncing the world’s. Mercy is love for
How do we end our love affair with toxic food? (Matthew 5:6)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. (Matthew 5:6 ESV) Jesus tells us that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied and then happy (filled, blessed). Because this verse is
Who are the meek and why are they blessed? Part 2 of 2
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5 ESV) I believe meekness is what characterizes and flows out of a God dependent believer. Those who have taken refuge in Jesus and can be patient in him
Who are the meek and why are they blessed? Part 1 of 2
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5 ESV) Part 1 Take a a few minutes and read this psalm on meekness: He Will Not Forsake His Saints Psalm 37 [OF DAVID.] [37:1] Fret not yourself
What does it mean to be blessed by mourning?
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4 ESV) I agree with Saint Augustine that God has made our hearts for himself and our hearts will be restless until they rest in Him. I would also
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 May we see that we are spiritually bankrupt if we don’t have Jesus. It is clear that being poor in spirit is not about appearing poor in
“This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.”
It was the whole Trinity, which at the beginning of creation said, “let us make man.” It was the whole trinity again, which at the beginning of the Gospel seemed to say, “let us save man.” J.C. Ryle Then Jesus
Jesus is the barn and is in the barn
We desire a place, a community, a place to rest, to be, love, give, receive, learn, share and celebrate/worship. But more than a place, at our very depths we desire a person. From the beginning of creation man thought he