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The Mercy Circle
This may be odd to the reader, but not to the values of the Kingdom of God. This is the positive spin of the extension of mercy. It feels warm and sentimental. Why? Because we all see ourselves as merciful…
Created about 3 years ago
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For those of you who say, "I'm not being fed."
It seems like I have heard a lot of people saying in reference to preaching they hear or a Sunday worship service, "I'm just not being fed...I'm just not being fed..." In some cases, this may be true…
Created about 3 years ago
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Meek Inherit the Earth
This passage turns the normal order of life completely on its head. It's counter-cultural today and even more so in the context that it was delivered. Who was inheriting the earth in the original context?…
Created about 3 years ago
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William Fitch --Poor In Spirit Defined
"Poverty of spirit is essentially the dethronement of pride."
Created about 3 years ago
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Those Who Mourn
Mourners who are coming to understand the reality of how "poor in spirit" they are... will be comforted. It would seem here that God gives special blessing to those who have come to terms with their need.…
Created about 3 years ago
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Poor In Spirit
The Greek here is clear: poor in Spirit. It is not talking here of the financially/physically poor (Though there are many other places in the Bible that certainly point to the fact that God has a special…
Created about 3 years ago