Throughout the world there are many who make the claim to be Christian and yet remain spiritually dead. They may read the bible, go to a local church, pray, and yet they remain spiritually separated from God. These so-called believers do all kinds of 'good' works in the name of the Lord and most...
As Christians it is essential for each of us to learn to walk as Jesus walked and therefore this Blogs focuses on just that. Once we learn to walk as Jesus walked we will begin to enjoy a life filled with faith, hope, and love. My prayer is the Lord will use this Blog to inspire you to live a...
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What does this mean? To be poor in spirit.
Is it meaning God's spirit?
Or is it referring to being made in spirit as a poor spirit child and therefore not great upon the earth in wisdom and knowledge, etc.
Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
Jesus said everyone would “perish” unless he gave us an “everlasting” life, a life that does not perish.
Since we know that all who...
Parables of Jesus
Yeast
The Leaven
A parable describing the kingdom of heaven as having small beginning and becoming the greatest, a refuge to many :
Matthew 13:33
The Parable Of The Leaven
Matthew 13:33
King James Version
33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is...
Parables of Jesus
Mustard Seed
Parable Of The Mustard Seed
A parable describing the kingdom of heaven as having small beginning and becoming the greatest, a refuge to many:
Matthew 13:31-32
Mark 4:30-32
Luke 13:18-19
The Parable Of The Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:31-32
King James Version
31...
Parables Of Jesus
Growing Seed
Parable Of The Seed
A parable that describes how we may not know how the word of God grows in a man’s heart, but be certain the harvest and judgment will come:
Mark 4:26-29
Mark 4:26-29
King James Version
26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a...
Parables Of Jesus
Wheat And Tares
Tares Among Wheat
A parable about end-time judgment of the good and evil:
Matthew 13:24-30
Matthew 13:24-30
King James Version
24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his...
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Parables of Jesus
Owner Of A House
Things New And Old
A parable about the kingdom of heaven consisting of both new and old truths from God
Matthew 13:52
Treasures New And Old: Our Place Is At Christ's Feet
52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the...
Parables of Jesus
Valuable Pearl
A Costly Pearl
A parable describing a person that knows the value of the kingdom of heaven and seeks it above all else.
Matthew 13:45-46
The Parable Of The Pearl Of Great Value
45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly...
The Great Commandment
They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love by Jars of Clay
They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love by Jars of Clay
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. —John 13:35 (KJV)
Father in Heaven, hear our prayers. Bring...
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It is going to happen.
There will be times when our effort is not enough, our knowledge is too shallow, our strength fades, our words are inadequate, our timing is off, and we fail.
It can be painful. There may be costs involved. There may be a loss of trust, and that is hard to gain back...
JESUS said,
Blessed are they which are
persecuted for righteousness' sake:
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
-------------------------------------------MATTHEW 5:10
So, is heaven really a place on earth?
What are some of the things that are like heaven that you've found that maybe the rest of us haven't?
What are your moments of zen?