March 2024

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). For those who follow the way of the world, there is hatred.  Those who follow the…

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8). There are those in whom there is no guile.  I confess that I am unable to understand…

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Give to others even when they do not deserve what you give.  Do not seek retribution but seek to…

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6). There are many things that are decent and good, but reasonable people know that…

“Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). What nobility is supposed to be is gentle. The gentle man was supposed to be the one who…

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). Over and beyond those who are suffering loss, how many mourn over the state of this world?  Too…

“And He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:2-3). Those who know they…

“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him” (Matthew 5:1). Please note how practical Jesus is. …

"And the news about Him spread throughout Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and severe pain, demon-possessed, people with epilepsy, and…

“Jesus was going about in all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people” (Matthew…