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Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Everyone is looking for happiness…and in the Beatitudes Jesus gives us the blueprint for being happy. The very first line is the key to having … Continue reading →

Romans 11:32 For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. God purposely made us imperfect knowing that we would disobey…so that God could show us love, mercy, forgiveness and compassion. It is easy to love … Continue reading →

Luke 6:12 In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. Even Jesus withdrew from the noise of every day life and went into isolation…or to His “inner room” as … Continue reading →

Luke 13:32 “Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my purpose.” Jesus shows us that God wants to heal us and see us made whole. We are being … Continue reading →

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Are we living according to our purpose or God’s purpose? Discerning this is a moment-by-moment process of opening … Continue reading →

Romans 8:22-23 We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the … Continue reading →

Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also … Continue reading →

Romans 7:24 Miserable one that I am! Who will deliver me from this mortal body? How often do we have the best of intentions but seem to get sidetracked? We feel the inner urge to call a friend or send … Continue reading →

Luke 12:51-52 “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three.” Jesus … Continue reading →

Luke 12:48 “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” We hear Jesus speak but do we follow Him? Many seem to follow a philosophy of … Continue reading →