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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” When I initially thought of peacemaking,…

10 months ago

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” What does it mean to be pure…

10 months ago

Blessed are the Merciful

Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Mercy: “Compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom…

10 months ago

Blessed are they who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” Many of us were…

10 months ago

Blessed Are the Meek

Matthew 5:5 – "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." At first glance, this statement feels upside-down.…

11 months ago

Blessed are They Who Mourn

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 powerfully reminds us that mourning is…

11 months ago

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). At first glance, this may…

11 months ago

The Grand Story

What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Every setback and every negative encounter can be seen as…

11 months ago

An Opinion is only a State of Mind.

An opinion is only a state of mind; it does not predict the future. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines opinion as "a…

12 months ago

To the future me

To the future me: You have spent your entire life chasing things. That has gotten you wealth, power, and prestige.…

12 months ago