Jesus blesses those who mourn, but what does it mean to mourn with Jesus? Here is a brief reflection on that question, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
Mourning with Jesus
What Does It Mean to Be Poor in Spirit?
What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Here is a brief reflection on that question, in a devotion that I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
The Path of Blessedness
Here is the first of a new devotional series I wrote for my congregation on the beatitudes of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-12.
Blessed Are You (Yes, You!): My Sermon on Luke 6:20-31 for All Saints Sunday
Blessed are you (yes, you!): My sermon on Luke 6:20-31 for All Saints Sunday
“Blessed Are You.” My sermon on November 3, 2019, All Saints Sunday
Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 6:20 “Blessed are you,” Jesus says. “Blessed are you.” But what does it mean to be blessed? The notion of being 'blessed' goes back a long, long way. In ancient Greek and…
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