A Heart Undivided | Matthew 5:8
“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8 NLT) The apostle Paul wrote, “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already re...
13 Jun 4min
Poor in Spirit, Rich in Blessings | Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 NKJV) Jesus began His Sermon on the Mount with these words: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kin...
12 Jun 3min
Salt and Light | Matthew 5:13–16
“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world—...
11 Jun 3min
Murder by Hate | Matthew 5:21–22
“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If y...
10 Jun 3min
Persecuted and Blessed | Matthew 5:10
“God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” (Matthew 5:10 NLT) The great preacher John Wesley was riding his horse one day when he realized that thre...
9 Jun 3min
Taking the Gospel Where We May Not Want to Go | Matthew 5:44
“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” (Matthew 5:44 NLT) In this week’s devotions, we’re going to focus on one of the most beloved and most challenging passages in all of...
8 Jun 3min
An Acquired Taste | 2 Corinthians 2:14–16
“But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our live...
6 Jun 4min
A Self-Chosen Destination | Psalm 19:9
“Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.” (Psalm 19:9 NLT) Our customization culture tells us that we can have just about anything, exactly ...
5 Jun 3min
