Jesus’s Heart for Those in Need “When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in...
Jesus Understands the Poor After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his...
The Extraordinary Gift of the Lord’s Prayer “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth...
God loves us. Why can’t we love each other? All who hate a brother or sister are murderers, and you know that murderers do not have eternal life abiding in them. 16We know love by...
Joy of the Good News in a Bad News World The joy of the Good News in a Bad News World Through Christ, we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we...
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...