Welcome back to "Behind the Beatitudes." This series looks at Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and how it applies to us. Today we are focusing on Matthew 5:9, which says: Matthew 5:9 - Great blessings belong to those who work to bring peace. God will call them his sons and daughters. FunContinue reading "Peacemakers || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 7"
Pure as God || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 6
Welcome back to another blog of our series, "Behind the Beatitudes." This series takes a deeper look at Jesus' teaching at the Sermon of the Mount. Let's look at our Beatitude today! It's Matthew 5:8, and it says this: Matthew 5:8 - Great blessings belong to those whose thoughts are pure. They will be withContinue reading "Pure as God || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 6"
Loved and Strong || Who Am I? || Week 7 (FINALE)
This is it, folks! Welcome to the final part of a series we've been doing called "Who Am I?" If you're new to this series, I encourage you to read or listen to the previous six parts to help you understand the variety of topics we talk about. This series has been about understanding ourContinue reading "Loved and Strong || Who Am I? || Week 7 (FINALE)"
Quick Update
I wanted to let you know that there will NOT be a new blog today for either series: "Who Am I?" or "Behind the Beatitudes". To be honest with you, I lost my motivation with writing this series because I've been doing TONS of writing for my church's Youth and Children's Online Ministry. When JuneContinue reading "Quick Update"
Called in Love || Who Am I? || Week 6
Welcome back to another installment of "Who Am I?". This series has taken a look at a variety of titles that God calls us as his children. If you've missed the last five parts, I suggest you go back and either read or listen to them because we get called many incredible names. Let's diveContinue reading "Called in Love || Who Am I? || Week 6"
Merciful You! || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 5
Welcome back to Part 5 of "Behind the Beatitudes." This series takes a deeper look at what Jesus taught about during his Sermon on the Mount. This week's beatitude is Matthew 5:7 and says this. Matthew 5:7 - Great blessings belong to those who show mercy to others. Mercy will be given to them. ThisContinue reading "Merciful You! || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 5"
Name Calling, but in a Good Way || Who Am I? || Week 5
Welcome back to part 5 of "Who am I?" If you're new to this series, I really encourage you to go back and either read or listen to the last four parts and the power that they represent. This series is about learning what our identity is based on the different things God calls us.Continue reading "Name Calling, but in a Good Way || Who Am I? || Week 5"
Hungry People || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 4
Welcome back to "Behind the Beatitudes!" This week, we are looking at the 4th beatitude found in Matthew 5:6. This beatitude talks about hungry people. Whether it's hungry for food or hungry for God is up for debate (possibly?), and it's up for us to decide what Jesus was talking about. Actually, we're just discussingContinue reading "Hungry People || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 4"
Jesus’ Partner in Grace || Who Am I? || Week 4
Welcome back to another installment of "Who Am I?", a series that looks at different names that God calls us his children. Today's focus, albeit a stretch, so stay with me, are titles that help act alongside Jesus. Today, we focus on being an overcomer, a partaker, an ambassador, and a part of a chosenContinue reading "Jesus’ Partner in Grace || Who Am I? || Week 4"
#Humbled || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 3
Introduction Welcome back to another message in our series called "Behind the Beatitudes." Over the past couple of weeks, we've talked about the spiritually weak and grievers. This week discuss those who are humble. Let's look at Matthew 5:5 to see what the beatitude says about it. 5 Great blessings belong to those who areContinue reading "#Humbled || Behind the Beatitudes || Week 3"