Free from the pollution of sin and selfishness we can know a God who goes out of his way to offer living water to the lonely heart.
Author: Matt Larson
Leaking Mercy
Matthew 5:7 (NIV84): 7 Blessed are the merciful,for they will be shown mercy. This week we have been focusing on the the mercy beatitude. Pastor Orlando shared a great message Sunday. He showed how the vertical relationship we have in the Kingdom of God must move horizontally. We receive mercy from God and then should … Continue reading Leaking Mercy
Eating Dirt
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice/righteousness, for they will be filled.[1] What are you craving? Your appetite talks much about your health. A loss of one’s appetite can indicate an underlying problem in health. I tread lightly, but there are women while pregnant who crave dirt. Although they are not sure why … Continue reading Eating Dirt
Groans
"The Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Romans 8:26 NIV
Wonderful News for the Mourner
The final stage of grief is more than acceptance, it is comfort and hope.
Wonderful News! The poor in spirit inherit the Kingdom of God.
Things are not always what they appear to be. God looks at things differently than we might have assumed. Jesus said the poor in spirit are the ones who are blessed and are the ones who are in. We are people who have wealth or status and say they are blessed. And what does it … Continue reading Wonderful News! The poor in spirit inherit the Kingdom of God.
Teaching The Kingdom
“Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, two and he began to teach them, saying:” (Matthew 5:1-2 NIV) Previously I shared Jesus preached the Kingdom of God, and as a result, people were healed and delivered and saved from trying to control … Continue reading Teaching The Kingdom
Preaching The Kingdom
Matthew 4:23–24 (NIV84) Jesus Heals the Sick23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. 24 News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, … Continue reading Preaching The Kingdom
Kingdom Party
The Kingdom of God is not what you might expect. There are times the people of the Kingdom rejoice when others mourn. To think about Jesus at a party might stretch your imagination. Remember Jesus performed his first miracle at a wedding party. He turned the water into wine. Kingdom Parties are different than the … Continue reading Kingdom Party