Matthew 5 begins what we know to be the sermon on the mount. The very first verse in this is “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt 5:3 NIV). So, what does Poor in Spirit mean? How can one be poor spiritually? The word “poor” in the GreekContinue reading “Poor in Spirit?”
Category Archives: Religious
“Not Enough Time”
We as Christians are good at telling God, that we don’t have enough time for him. We’re too busy for prayer, church, reading our Bible, and other activities that feed our relationship with him. In other words, we like to say God I’m too busy for you. This blog will help us intentionally seek God first thing in our day and in during
tasks within our day.
Finding Peace When Anxious
Anxiety: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome (Google) Anxiety has become a ubiquitous struggle for men and women around the world today. Anxiety can be described as feelings of intense nervousness, restlessness, tension, sense of something dangerous approaching, a moment of panic thatContinue reading “Finding Peace When Anxious”
Many Nations
Revelation 10:8-11 highlights an encounter between John and an angel. The angel instructed John to eat a scroll and assured him that it would be sweet and pleasant, but in his stomach, it would turn bitter and sour. This passage can present itself as something challenging to comprehend and analyze. We can say that thisContinue reading “Many Nations”