Matthew 5:9-10: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (NRSV) Mark 4:35-41: On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36And leaving the […]
A PEACEBREAKER, A PEACEFAKER, OR A PEACEMAKER Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (NIV) Romans 12:18 “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (NIV) I Corinthians 7:15 “…God has called us to live in peace.” (NIV) […]
Messed Up The Path to God through Imperfection Week 5-Picked On and Put Down Matthew 5:9-10 Handling Opposition to Your Faith “Anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others.” 2 Timothy 3:12 WHAT TO REMEMBER… Opposition can make me more like Jesus. […]
The Heart of the Matter is Always a Matter of the Heart Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (NIV) Psalm 24:3-5 “Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust […]
Messed Up The Path to God through Imperfection Week 4-Down and Dirty “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 (NRSV) The Promise of Purity “From Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. To those who received a faith equal to ours through the justice of our God […]