Tag Archives: Beatitudes

The Pathway of Courageous Faithfulness

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be … Continue reading

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The Pathway of Intentional Peacemaking

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Many years ago, I was leading a Wednesday Bible study and was covering the teaching of Jesus where He challenged His followers to turn the other … Continue reading

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The Pathway of Inner Purity

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 A couple of years ago, McDonald’s had to pull salads off of their menu in 13 mid-western states due to a microscopic parasite that made several people … Continue reading

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The Pathway of Hopeful Mourning

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 As we all know, funerals are a time when a group of people come together to mourn the loss of a family member, friend, or other personal acquaintance. … Continue reading

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An Invitation To Extraordinary Living

“Blessed are the poor in spirit…those who mourn…the gentle…those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…the merciful…the pure in heart…the peacemakers…those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness.” Matthew 5:3-10 A few years ago, I was standing at the … Continue reading

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