Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:7-8 Today, our focus is on Matthew 5:7-8. We've been discussing the Beatitudes for a few weeks now. These come to us from the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus gave. As we …
Broken, Empty, Blessed
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven... Matt 5:3 These words are from Jesus as he teaches the disciples who climbed up the mountainside with him. Followers of Jesus, soaking in the message he shares with them who might have questioned what he meant by poor in spirit. We’re …
Keep Your Eyes Fixed Upon Jesus
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me?" Matthew 14:30 Life's going along just great! Things have fallen into place and you're in a real comfortable place. Maybe a little too comfortable and you make a decision without praying about it. Yep, and you soon …