Jesus declared that the pure in heart would be blessed. How does this work? And what does it mean to be pure in heart? Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 (ESV) Pure in heart When something is pure, it is complete without any contaminant or alloy. When the…
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What is mercy? Mercy can be accurately described as compassion and forgiveness. It is a quality we would like to see in others, especially those who know us! An honest appraisal of our lives necessarily leads us to the conclusion that we need to experience mercy. We are flawed and have made grave errors in…
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A prayer culture is essential to change a declining church today and requires a dramatic shift. It is safe to say that every church prays. It is also safe to say that a prayer culture in the church is exceedingly rare. When a prayer culture exists, a change of prayer emphasis is obvious. Prayers become…
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Can you think of anything else when you are hungry? How about when you are thirsty? It’s hard to focus or be productive in either of these situations. Which brings us to the question: do you hunger and thirst for righteousness? Have we reached the point in our spiritual lives where we are truly hungry…
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