January 29, 2012
Matthew 5:6
Resources:
Blessed Are The Hungry
Receiving Grace and Doing Right
January 27, 2012
Our study in the Sermon on the Mount unearths one of the most significant questions of Christianity: what is the relationship between God’s gifts and our good works? Does God give good things to us because we do good works? Do we do good works because God gives us good things? Will God take away [...]
Blessed are the meek
Fighting for the Unborn Under Jesus’ Blessing
January 20, 2012
Sunday marks the 39th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision regarding abortion. Many hail this decision as a great equalizer for women, giving them a way out of an unplanned pregnancy equivalent to that of a man, who can simply leave the relationship and shirk responsibility for the child. While this tragic [...]
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Aaron’s Announcement from Sunday
January 13, 2012
On Sunday morning Aaron Dotterer, who has served our body faithfully for seven years, shared the following announcement with grace, gravity, courage, and a deep trust in our God. Afterwards the elders prayed over him and encouraged the congregation to continue to pray for Aaron as he pursues God’s next steps in his life. I [...]
Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit (Matthew 5:3)
January 8, 2012
Sermon on the mount
The Hard Path to Deeper Joy
January 6, 2012
During my university years God led me through a season in his word that opened my eyes to the pure joy and satisfaction of being in his presence. “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11). “How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children [...]