“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” There are so many thoughts that come to mind when I read these holy words from Jesus. What is He trying to tell us? I’m thinking, who wants to be labeled as meek? In our world today that’s a sign of weakness, isn’t it? Can… Continue reading Meek – How do we follow Jesus’ example of meekness?
Tag: Beatitudes
Mercy – Are you accepting Jesus’ promise of mercy?
“Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy”. We ask for our Father's mercy all the time. How many times do we say in jest that He is probably tired of hearing of our many requests? And there is another side - Jesus also asks us to imitate Him by extending that mercy towards… Continue reading Mercy – Are you accepting Jesus’ promise of mercy?
Spirit – A fresh look at the Beatitudes during this season of Lent.
I was captivated while watching the movie, “The Chosen”, an inspiring series of Jesus’ life from the start of his ministry. One of the most moving parts for me was the last episode of Season 2. Jesus is preparing to give his most important Sermon on the Mount and practices his speech by reading it… Continue reading Spirit – A fresh look at the Beatitudes during this season of Lent.
Steps – During this season of Lent, let’s recall what steps Jesus took for us, by taking the steps to follow Him more closely.
I remember the first time my husband and I decided, in an attempt to save money, to lay our own flooring in our last home. When anyone attempts to begin a project like that, we know how important it is to just follow all the steps. You don’t get to a quality finished project by… Continue reading Steps – During this season of Lent, let’s recall what steps Jesus took for us, by taking the steps to follow Him more closely.
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