“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:3, NIV (New International Version), accessed from BibleGateway.com So who are the poor in spirit? The version of this in Luke 6:20 says simply blessed are the poor. Those poor in the material things of this world have aContinue reading “:) Blessed are the Poor in Spirit”
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:) Introduction to the Beatitudes
“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.” — The Bible Matthew Chapter 5:1-2, New International Version, accessed via Bible Gateway.com. Beginning today we will be considering that great teaching session of Jesus usually referred toContinue reading “:) Introduction to the Beatitudes”
:) The Rebel Jesus
Dig a Little Deeper: How would the Rebel Jesus respond to our world culture and situations? (Please respond to these questions with your reactions in the comments area of these posts. Everyone wants to know your thoughts about these challenges. The world can be changed only if we follow our spiritual leaders, talk aboutContinue reading “:) The Rebel Jesus”
:) Want to Keep Christ in Christmas?
“Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.” ― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience ———- Dig a Little Deeper HowContinue reading “:) Want to Keep Christ in Christmas?”
:) Jesus Faced Temptation
Scripture tells us that after his baptism, Jesus was led out into the wilderness for forty days where he was tempted by Satan. This is the story we are looking at today. I chose the version of this story from Luke 4:1-14, NIV (New International Version). 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left theContinue reading “:) Jesus Faced Temptation”
:) Learning to love as Jesus Loved
“Christianity is not about building an absolutely secure little niche in the world where you can live with your perfect little wife and your perfect little children in your beautiful little house where you have no gays or minority groups anywhere near you. Christianity is about learning to love like Jesus loved and Jesus lovedContinue reading “:) Learning to love as Jesus Loved”
:) The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Here we are again at the beginning of the month of December when we celebrate “Christmas.” Are you one of the people who dread this time of year and just wish it would be over? Do you feel like you are going through the motions of the season because you don’t want to let yourContinue reading “:) The Life and Teachings of Jesus”
:) I Choose Joy
As November comes to a close please remember to choose joy. This is an important way we will overcome the darkness in our world. Now for this little reminder from Terry Wilder.
:) Your thoughts create your beliefs and experiences
“It’s important that what thoughts you are feeding into your mind because your thoughts create your belief and experiences. You have positive thoughts and you have negative ones too. Nurture your mind with positive thoughts: kindness, empathy, compassion, peace, love, joy, humility, generosity, etc. The more you feed your mind with positive thoughts, the moreContinue reading “:) Your thoughts create your beliefs and experiences”
:( What does Thanksgiving mean to Native Americans
Please respect everyone’s right to feel as they do about any holiday. Most likely there is a valid reason they feel that way, or that they celebrate the holidays they choose.
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