“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” ~ Jesus1 Let’s face it—mourning is something we tend to avoid whenever possible. It makes us uncomfortable—even vulnerable. We embrace all kinds of coping mechanisms to numb the pain, preferring to go around it rather than through it….
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.”Matthew 5:3 How often have you seen an Instagram picture of someone’s beautiful vacation or brand-new car with the caption, “#blessed?” We see these posts and think, “Man, they’re living the good life.” We compare our…
I carried the angst of uncertainty for longer than I’d like to admit. Prayers for clarity remained unanswered, and I despaired of direction for years. It was exhausting. Lord, what is my purpose? What have you called me to do with my life? …Silence. Maybe you can relate….
HOW A PROPER UNDERSTANDING TRANSFORMS EVERYTHING A gospel that doesn’t transform is no gospel at all. However, the proclamation that Jesus is King changes everything for those who believe. In part one of this series, we dove into the essence of the gospel through the lens of the…