What Does it Mean to Humble Yourself?
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may lift you up in due time” 1 Peter 5:6. The book of 1 Peter is largely about suffering. The apostle Peter wrote...
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I Don’t Feel Blessed When I’m Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted. . . Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for...
Where is Jesus in The Storm?
“That day when evening came, he [Jesus] said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side [of the lake, in a boat]’. . . A furious squall came up, and the waves...
The Testing of Abraham: When God Doesn’t Make Sense
“Some time later God tested Abraham. . . He said to him[later], ‘Abraham! Do not lay a hand on the boy[Isaac],’ he said. ‘Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear...
Wait For It. . .Blessed Are Those Who Hunger Now
“Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. . . Woe to you who laugh now, for you...
Why Did Jesus Call Judas Friend?
“Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: ‘The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.’ Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, ‘Greetings, Rabbi!’ and kissed him. Jesus replied, ‘Do what you came for,...