Apr 28, 2025

Today I'm starting a new series on 1 Corinthians 13 (the love chapter) and it starts with patience. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:4, "Love is patient and kind…" Paul pairs these two attributes of love together because the complement one another.

Patience isn't "just sticking it out" or begrudgingly...

Mar 10, 2025

Today I'm covering the eighth and final Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:10 (NRSVUE)

I'm going to be honest here and say that I was not looking forward to doing this particular Beatitude. Persecution is a...

Mar 3, 2025

Today I'm covering the seventh Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9 (NRSVUE)

Jesus is the Prince of Peace. His life, death, resurrection, and return will usher in a new age of peace between God and man.

While there may not be peace now (because...

Feb 24, 2025

Today I'm covering the sixth Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Matthew 5:8 (NRSVUE)

I asked Grok (X's AI) what it means to be "pure in heart" and this is the response I received:

"To be 'pure in heart' is a phrase that often comes up in religious, philosophical, or moral...

Jan 29, 2024

Today I'm covering the fifth Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy." Matthew 5:7 (NRSVUE)

Mercy is intertwined with sin, judgment, and forgiveness. Without sin, there would be no need for mercy. Being merciful is showing forgiveness and compassion towards someone who has wronged...