Together We Overcome – Week 1 – Introducing Peter

Much like ancient Rome in the time of Peter, the world around us is wrecked by the effects of sin that lead to brokenness, despair, and death, but, as Christ followers, we take courage in the fact that this world is not our ultimate home. The letters of Peter speak a message of unity, hope, and perseverance to our weary souls. (1 Peter 1:1-2)

By |2024-09-09T12:12:08-07:00September 8th, 2024|

The Life That Flourishes – Week 8 – The Persecuted

For most American Christians—persecution is the exception and not the rule— so Jesus’ words are a reality check. They are a reminder that this world is not our home.  And that, perhaps, we should be less focused on maintaining our rights and privileges, and more focused on praying for those around us who are enduring real persecution and suffering.  (Matthew 5:10-12)

By |2024-08-27T10:30:30-07:00August 25th, 2024|

The Life That Flourishes – Week 7 – The Peacemakers

Peace doesn’t just happen; Kingdom citizens are called to make peace. Our focus is not on having a peaceful personality but on the action of peacemaking. The blessed ones are the children of God who reflect the peace of their heavenly Father. (Matthew 5:9)

By |2024-08-19T11:36:41-07:00August 18th, 2024|

The Life That Flourishes – Week 6 – The Pure In Heart

Sincerity with God and others… Cleansing, not of our own deeds, but through the blood of Christ… Transformation, as we cooperate with His plan and purpose for us.  These are the keys to the blessed pure heart that will allow us to one day fully see God. (Matthew 5:8)

By |2024-08-13T09:07:06-07:00August 11th, 2024|

The Life That Flourishes – Week 5 – The Merciful

True mercy, received by the merciful, does not happen by chance or accident.  It is a certainty; a spiritual principle of The Kingdom of Christ, established by the one true God.  But, if we’re honest, we sometimes struggle with extending mercy. (Matthew 5:7)

By |2024-08-07T09:39:26-07:00August 4th, 2024|

The Life That Flourishes – Week Three – Blessed Are The Meek

Kingdom citizens are called to be faithful and reliable, to live with strength under control, and in full acceptance of our LORD and His plans and purposes.  As we do, we will experience true blessedness… the divine joy and spiritual reality of our inheritance in God’s Kingdom. (Matthew 5:5)

By |2024-07-22T10:14:33-07:00July 21st, 2024|

The Life That Flourishes – Week Two – Blessed Are The Mourners

Who wants to mourn?  I don’t want to mourn; I want to be happy.  Strangely, Jesus says these two emotions are related.  How can that make sense?  In order to respond to what Jesus means here, we need to understand three truths about mourning. (Matthew 5:4)

By |2024-07-22T10:16:02-07:00July 14th, 2024|

The Life That Flourishes – Week One – Less Is More

Jesus teaches that, when it comes to the spiritual realm, the kingdom life — it is better to have less than more.  In the economy of the Kingdom of Heaven… less is more. To those of us who have lived most of our lives in prosperity, this is strange math; and it was pretty strange math in Jesus’ day as well. (Matthew 5:3)

By |2024-07-08T08:27:38-07:00July 7th, 2024|
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