On Persistent Prayer and a Father Who Always Answers About this series: The Beatitudes told us who the blessed man is. But Jesus kept going. He didn’t just describe the character of His followers – He told them what to do with it. This series picks up where the Beatitudes leave off, walking through someContinue reading “Ask, Seek, Knock – And Don’t Stop”
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What Your Treasure Says About You
Where Your Money Goes Reveals Where Your Heart Is About this series: The Beatitudes told us who the blessed man is. But Jesus kept going. He didn’t just describe the character of His followers – He told them what to do with it. This series picks up where the Beatitudes leave off, walking through someContinue reading “What Your Treasure Says About You”
The Second Mile
Going Beyond Obligation – What Separates Good Men From Great Ones About this series: The Beatitudes told us who the blessed man is. But Jesus kept going. He didn’t just describe the character of His followers – He told them what to do with it. This series picks up where the Beatitudes leave off, walkingContinue reading “The Second Mile”
Your Yes Means Yes
Integrity, Your Word, and the Man People Can Count On About this series: The Beatitudes told us who the blessed man is. But Jesus kept going. He didn’t just describe the character of His followers – He told them what to do with it. This series picks up where the Beatitudes leave off, walking throughContinue reading “Your Yes Means Yes”
Don’t Lose Your Flavor
Salt, Light, and the Danger of Blending In About this series: The Beatitudes told us who the blessed man is. But Jesus kept going. He didn’t just describe the character of His followers – He told them what to do with it. This series picks up where the Beatitudes leave off, walking through some ofContinue reading “Don’t Lose Your Flavor”
The Blessed Man – Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 Peacemaking is not weakness. It is strength under control. Jesus does not bless the peacekeepers – those who avoid tension at all costs. He blesses the peacemakers – those willing to step into tension to bring restoration. That is veryContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Peacemakers”
The Blessed Man – Pure in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8 When Jesus says “pure in heart,” He is not talking about spotless performance. He is talking about an undivided life. The heart in Scripture is the control center – your thoughts, desires, motives, and affections. To be pure in heart meansContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Pure in Heart”
The Blessed Man – Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” – Matthew 5:7 Mercy is compassion in action. It is choosing forgiveness when offense feels justified. It is remembering how much grace you’ve received before deciding how much to extend. We forgive and have mercy because we were forgiven and given mercy. You will beContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Merciful”
The Blessed Man – Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Matthew 5:6 Hunger and thirst are not casual interests. They are cravings. Jesus is describing a deep desire – not for status, wealth, or recognition – but for righteousness. For alignment with God. For integrity. What you crave shapes whatContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness”
The Blessed Man – Meek
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5 Meekness is often misunderstood. It is not weakness. It is controlled strength. A meek man has power but does not have to prove it. He has conviction but does not have to dominate every conversation. He is secure enough not to beContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Meek”