Blessed are the peacemakers
By Dr. Jim Riley Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 In this Beatitude, Jesus points to...
Jesus Gives Us His Heart
By Dr. Jim Riley “Blessed are those who are the pure in heart, for they will see God” Matthew 5:8 What did Jesus mean by “pure in...
The Holy Spirit at Work
By Steve Haigh Dinner Church has been an eye-opener for me. The range of difficult human experiences is hard to comprehend from my...
Blessed are the merciful 2-13-20
By Dr. Jim Riley Beatitudes “Blessed are those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NLT What did Jesus mean by...
Blessed are Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness 2-5-20
By Dr. Jim Riley “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 What did Jesus...
Blessed are the Meek 1-29-20
By Dr. Jim Riley CCDC Message in the Beatitudes 1-29-2020 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 This...
Blessed Are the Poor
By Dr. Jim Riley The Beatitudes are an amazing teaching of Jesus who offers a radically different way of living by faith in God. What he...
The Hope of the World
By Dr. Jim Riley Matthew’s Gospel highlights the fact that what Jesus brings to the world is hope. He quotes the passage that predicts...
Mary’s Message of Hope for the Poor
Dr. Jim Riley Luke 1:51-53 He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down the rulers from...