The monks of Diksmijde, Belgium were well known in their region. When one passed away, you would expect that there would be sadness. The beggars of the region, however, would rejoice at such occasions, because for the next thirty days, the deceased’s meal would be...
"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done." (Proverbs 19:17, NIV2)Imagine going for a leisurely stroll after a week of heavy rain. The air feels fresh, and nature rejoices all around, as testified by the myriad of...
"Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh." (Luke 6:21, NIV2)"He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that...
"Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh." (Luke 6:21b, NIV2)We all go through times when we can't help but weep. A loved one passes away, a friend ends up divorced, an acquaintance is transported to a hospital, or your children are leaving home to attend...
“Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.”...
In this series we have discovered that our Heavenly Daddy is always on the side of the rejected, the underprivileged, and the hurt. These are loved beyond bounds by the Almighty. Woe to those who turn their back on them or criticize them. We are here to be a blessing...
“As he taught, Jesus said, ‘Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.’” (Mark 12:38-39,...