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Sep 1, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York

Being persecuted for our faith | #BLESSED

Being persecuted by other people for what we believe isn't something the average person would look forward to in life. But Jesus actually tells us that when we're honest in sharing our faith, there are times we may suffer or lose things we care about. How

Aug 26, 2024 7:03 AM America/New_York

Should I be a peacemaker or a peaceKEEPER? | #BLESSED

"Keeping the peace" is something many people try to do in order to avoid conflict and chaos. But what if Jesus didn't call us to live like that? What if there is far more purpose when we find and offer peace in a different way? In part seven of #BLESSED,

Aug 18, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York

What does it mean to be 'pure in heart'? | #BLESSED

Purity is not something the modern world seems to value as much as other characteristics, yet Jesus says it is people with pure hearts who will be blessed. Is it even possible to be pure when it comes to our thoughts, words, and actions? In part six of #B

Aug 11, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York

Giving and receiving the mercy of Jesus | #BLESSED

It can often be easier to extend mercy to ourselves when we make mistakes than it is to extend it to others. Or, for some of us, we may actually be harder on ourselves than on anyone else! How can we live with integrity when it comes to offering mercy and

Righteousness isn't a word we use very often in everyday conversation - but it's something Jesus tells us we will be blessed by if we whole-heartedly desire it. What exactly is righteousness, and how can pursuing it impact our lives? Can human beings real

Jul 21, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York

Is meekness a weakness? | #BLESSED

Modern culture often tells us we have to be strong-willed and even defensive to survive in this world. So why does Jesus call us to have an attitude of humility and gentleness at all times, even when we face adversity? Could meekness really be a blessing?

Jul 14, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York

Finding comfort in seasons of grief | #BLESSED

Life can bring painful or unexpected circumstances that fill our hearts with grief. We live in a world where sin causes brokenness of all kinds - and sometimes it seems like it's too much to bear. How can we possibly be blessed when our hearts are in desp

Jul 7, 2024 8:00 AM America/New_York

What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'? | #BLESSED

In this series we explore the beatitudes - eight unique attitudes that followers of Jesus are asked to live by in order to be blessed. But many of them seem counterintuitive to what the world says or what we've been taught growing up. Can we really be ble