You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. — Matthew 5:5, The Message How do you measure “greatness?” What kind of person causes you to remark, “That’s a great man or woman!” “Meekness” is underrated and […]
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Devotions: Beatitudes (2) — Joyful Mourning
You’re blessed that when truly broken, God gives you what you need the most. – Matthew 5:4 This is the second of a series of nine Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has been laying down the ethics of an “upside down” kingdom in these short, pithy but profound declarations. Rather […]
Devotions: Beatitudes — Poverty of Spirit
You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. — Matthew 5:3, The Message Our culture today believes in fame for fame’s sake. — Actor Rob Lowe, Radio Interview, June 12, 2014. Jesus in his introductory sermon gives us a new way […]