“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” — Matthew 22:37 We know that love is important. Not only is it necessary as a part of being a ...
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Preparing for the Unknown
“Follow your heart, but be quiet for a while first. Ask questions, then feel the answer. Learn to trust your heart.” — Author Unknown My family and I are standing on the brink of a life altering decision. It is ...
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“Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel ...
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“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm … As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — ...
Read More »Living the Beatitudes, part 8: Blessing and Persecution
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — Matthew 5:10 I know that the serious attempt to live righteously can attract persecution from others. I know stories of ...
Read More »Where Your Thoughts Lead
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” — Philippians 4:8 One of the ...
Read More »Living the Beatitudes, part 7: Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. — Matthew 5:9 There is great need of peacemakers in this war-splintered world, in this angry and polarized country, in our own neighborhoods and families. Sometimes I feel ...
Read More »Living the Beatitudes, part 6: Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. — Matthew 5:8 Earth’s crammed with Heaven And every common bush ablaze with God, But only he who sees takes off his shoes. — Elizabeth Barret Browning I believe, ...
Read More »Living the Beatitudes, part 5: Blessed are the Merciful
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. — Matthew 5:7 Forgiveness is only real for him who has discovered the weakness of his friends and the sins of his enemy in his own heart and is willing to ...
Read More »Living the Beatitudes, part 4: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. — Matthew 5:6 Religion is not a nagging parent, nor is it a report card keeping track of our achievements and failures and grading our performance. ...
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