Finding Merciful Moments

by | Feb 10, 2023 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Devotion: OK, this one can be hard. In some ways, I think, it may seem like an easy thing, show mercy. At least in the abstract. But there are so many ways that this can come up, both large and...

Righteousness in Jesus

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Morning Devotions

Verse:  Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.   Devotion What do you hunger for?  What do you desire so much that you want it like a cold drink after being out in the heat for hours?  While we don’t hunger or...

Out of Control

by | Feb 8, 2023 | Morning Devotions

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Devotion: Some translations use the world meek, some use the word humble, some use the word gentle. However your translation states it, Jesus is pointing to a specific character trait. The word meek,...

Blessed are Those Who Mourn

by | Feb 7, 2023 | Morning Devotions

Verse: Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Devotion: As a parent, you never want to see your child hurt, or upset, or sad. Your heart breaks for them. But at the same time, at least for me, there is an overwhelming joy in being the...

What is Humility?

by | Feb 3, 2023 | Morning Devotions

Verse: 1 Peter 5:6 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Devotion What is humility? We were having a conversation last night at the young adult group about...