From Christ’s Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be...

Jesus and His Apostles convey to believers that we can expect to be persecuted for God’s righteousness (John 15:18-27, Philippians 1:29-30).

In this third blog in a series on the Beatitudes, I am reflecting on blessedness connected to mercy, purity, and peacemaking.

"Messiah tells us that blessedness starts with being poor in spirit."

“As Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount, He initiated His discourse with the Beatitudes.”

Loving God and loving people are a call to duty. So, as we go about our lives, let us remember that love fulfills the law.

Is our faith in Christ real? Have our lives advanced the Kingdom of God? If Jesus returned this instant, are we ready for Him?

“Genuine saving faith understands the price that Christ paid, and in turn, it strives to emulate Him.”

“Like salvation, the privilege of receiving and embracing the message of the parables is a gift from God.”

Every human will experience the last gasp of breath in this life. Even though most would consider this thought morbid, it is a reality.

Instead of looking to the Second Amendment for protection, should we be reading Scripture and examining our hearts?

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

In Matthew 18, Jesus initiated a discourse by pointing to the dependent disposition of children.

Think about this...heaven is filled with “no-names” from this existence.

“I want to thank my South Asian brothers and sisters for reflecting the light of Christ.”

Loss of the ship was officially linked to insufficient training and the crew’s lack of urgency.

In order to reject the world’s patterns, the Christ follower must walk away from many of its pastimes.

“However, Jesus turns the world’s leadership values upside down. “

“The world needs the local biblical church, and the Christ follower needs it as well.“

As I leave this world someday, may my soul be singing ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus as I enter eternity.