"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. " Matthew 5:5 ESV In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins with a profound statement that challenges our natural inclinations and societal norms. He declares, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." How can mourning lead to blessing? How can sorrow bring comfort?Jesus addresses a more profound truth beyond mere sorrow o...  Read More

"And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  " Matthew 5:1-3 NKJV In the opening of His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins with a profound declaration of blessing that challenges our natural understanding of happi...  Read More

"You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” - 2nd Corinthians 9:7God is more concerned with your heart than with your money. He is far more interested in your attitude than in the amount. ‌The amount you give doesn’t matter to God; ‌‌he’s interested in your attitude behind your amount.The...  Read More

"When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life." - Genesis 17:1 NLTEl Shaddai means God Almighty. ‌It is also translated as the Almighty God or the All-Sufficient One. ‌The root word is shad, which means “breast.” ‌Its focus is on nourishment with the analogy of a mother nursing a baby.Researc...  Read More

"He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.” - Exodus 15:26It is the plan and purpose of God that you be healed. God wants you well, He wants you healed, and He wants you whole in every ...  Read More

"Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means “the Lord is my banner”). - Exodus 17:15 NLTBanners are important throughout history. ‌Recently, I took my family to an event at the arena where our local professional hockey team plays. ‌In the arena, I noticed three championship banners, ‌one for each championship the hockey team had won.‌Banners show who you represent and who yo...  Read More