Who is the blessed one? Part 2 (Matthew 5:3)

Who is the blessed one? Part 2 (Matthew 5:3)

Who is the blessed one? Part 2 (Matthew 5:3) Several months ago, I wrote a blog on the first beatitude. Today, I would like to return to the Sermon on the Mount and the second beatitude. In so doing, I will begin this blog with the same two opening paragraphs as my...
Who is the blessed one? (Matthew 5:3)

Who is the blessed one? (Matthew 5:3)

Who is the blessed one? (Matthew 5:3) Most of you are probably familiar with the Sermon on the Mount. In this blog I would like to consider the first beatitude but before I get to it let me encourage you to consider how the beatitudes are arranged. They are not...
The Blessed One

The Blessed One

The Blessed One  1  Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!  2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,  3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!  4 You have commanded your precepts to be...
Joy in the Glory of God and Good of Others

Joy in the Glory of God and Good of Others

Joy in the Glory of God and Good of Others Beloved, Would you be happy? Would you be joyful? Would you seek your greatest good? We think you should! There is NOTHING wrong with self-interest. There is EVERYTHING wrong with misplaced self-interest. Seek your joy in the...