“The meek will inherit the earth.” That’s what Jesus said (Matthew 5:5). And on so many levels it makes no sense! How do we see it? The dealmaker gets things done. To the victor go the spoils. Being assertive and even aggressive in some instances ensures the greatest result. Taking calculated risks often brings great…
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When we think of mourning, we often equate it with grief. The two are definitely related. We mourn because we have suffered loss. In life, we will continue to experience periods of loss and the grief that goes with it. When Jesus talked about the blessing for those who mourn, he may have had more…
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Being poor in spirit doesn’t sound like a blessing at all. Does anyone really want to be poor in any area of their lives? What does it mean to be blessed? A quick overview of the beatitudes sees the word blessed used repeatedly. On the surface, to be blessed means to be happy but it’s…
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When we say someone has an attitude, we usually imply ‘a bad attitude.’ But there are plenty of good and rewarding attitudes as well. And some are surprising. Jesus gave us a list of attitudes with their rewards as he began the Sermon on the Mount. Over the next few weeks, we will explore these…
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