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The list of people who are blessed (poor in spirit, mourning, meek, insulted, persecuted, and lied about) seems opposite what our society and culture might call "blessed." Jesus teaching in the Sermon on the Mount seems UPSIDE DOWN. Thankfully, it is not contrary, but it takes a new worldview to see it (a lens of God's grace). #Blessed #Happy #Privileged #messiahyl
God wants to lead us to a place of wholeness and peace. This requires the awareness that we are never outside the bounds of God'a presence, love, and grace. Because of who we are and whose we are, Jesus suffered, died, and rose again to bring us to himself. #conqueror #loved #messiahyl
Published 11/03/24
Today is Reformation Day! While teaching about the Bible's book of Romans, Luther realized that the righteousness of God was not "God is right, and you're not" so God has to punish you; rather, God wants to give you righteousness, to make you right with God as a gift. We are little Christs,...
Published 10/27/24