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Re-seeing the Kingdom of God: The Pure in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 As Jesus begins His public ministry, it becomes undeniable that people want to l...
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“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 As Jesus begins His public ministry, it becomes undeniable that people want to l...
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fru...
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fru...
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“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow,...
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“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the ...
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“So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and ...
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“Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you,...
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“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-con...
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“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with f...
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love […]” Galatians 5:22 One of my favorite songs is “More Like Love” by Ben Rector, and I often find myself singing...
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“I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.” Psalm 119:48 I am currently reading Justin W...
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in hea...
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“I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.” Psalm 131:2 Miley Cyrus’ most fa...
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“But we have treasures in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 One of my favorite songs ...
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“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heav...
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“The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-control...
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“Love is patient, love is kind.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 “Mom, you need to sing my patience song!” my three year old chirps from the back of the car, eve...
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“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 A few years ag...
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“But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 This verse has been in...
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“You have looked deep into my heart, Lord, and you know all about me […]” Psalm 139:1 I think it’s safe to say we have all been deeply saddened by s...
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“The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthe...
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“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delig...
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he pr...
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“And yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 How many of you have tak...
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“… but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields it...
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fru...
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“My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understand...
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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” - Ephesians 6:10 I love strength training and exercise, but if I want to feel strong or be...
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“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 Whenev...
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“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy bring...