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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What is the hardest book you have ever tried to read? How about the hardest book you have ever been successful at finishing? What is the hardest book in the Bible? Many would answer without hesitation: Leviticus. Priscilla Du Preez Taking time to list lessons in Leviticus helped me to understand the importance of this…
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Photo Credit: lori23cz Flickr via Compfight cc As we journey through the blessings of the advent season to Christmas, we are reminded of a promise and proclamation from Isaiah: Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. (Isaiah 40:1) How do we receive comfort? God graciously gives us many blessings, as we place our faith in…
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