Author: REM

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5, NIV) In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus unveils the Beatitudes, a series of teachings that show a vivid picture of God’s kingdom. The third Beatitude, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth,” challenges our assumptions about strength and success.…

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4, NIV) In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shares the Beatitudes, a series of teachings that reveal the nature of God’s kingdom. The second Beatitude, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted,” might seem confusing at first. How can mourning,…

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit: Embracing Humility in God’s Kingdom Welcome to the first post in the series on the Beatitudes, where we’re diving into the heart of Jesus’ transformative teachings from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-12). Today, we begin with the first Beatitude: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs…

Welcome to my upcoming Christian blog series, where we’ll dive deep into the beauty of the Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5:3-12. These timeless words of Jesus, delivered during the Sermon on the Mount, offer a blueprint for living a life aligned with God’s heart. Far from mere suggestions, the Beatitudes reveal the values of God’s…

Deborah, a prophetess, judge, and warrior stands tall among women, forged by God to express His strength and wisdom. Her story a resilient testimony of courage, faith, and trusting God, regardless of circumstances is told in Judges 4-5. The exhortations we find in Deborah’s story are ones all Christians need to remember always. Deborah lived…

Continuing the chronological series of studies of the prophets. In the wilderness of Judea, a bold voice thundered, calling people to repentance and preparing the way for the Messiah. This was John the Baptist, an important figure in Christian history whose life and ministry represents the transitional figure between the Old and New Testament. John’s…

Dear friends in Christ, I expect many of you like me have had a hard time understanding the recent events. The following is just something I had to write down so I could read to myself and then read the scriptures that help point me to Christ in these times of trouble. I don’t believe…

Have you ever run from God’s calling in your life. “Let the young people do it, I’ve done my time” or “I have too much to do to add another thing to my plate”. I hear this all of the time, and I don’t find anything in the Bible that would allow us to have…

The narrative of Hosea, is a narrative about how we are to live out the relentless love of God. The Book of Hosea includes his life and ministry, and is representative of the grace, forgiveness, and commitment of God and His people in spite of our wanderings. As Christians we are confronted by Hosea’s story,…

When I think of influential prophets Daniel comes to the top of my mind either first or second (Isiah being the other one that pops up.) He was the prophet whose faith and courage in the face of trials offer timeless lessons for Christians today. His story, throughout the Book of Daniel, is a powerful…

Ezekiel, one of the most colorful and visionary prophets in the Old Testament, lived during a time of crisis for God’s people. His ministry, recorded in the Book of Ezekiel, spoke to the Jewish exiles in Babylon around 593–571 BC. Known for his visions, actions, and proclamations, Ezekiel revealed God’s holiness, judgment, and promise of…

The Prophet Jeremiah: A Voice of Truth in Tears Jeremiah, often called the “weeping prophet,” is one of the most relatable figures in the Bible. His life, recorded in the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations, reveals a man called to a unbelievable task: to speak God’s truth to a rebellious nation (sound familiar?). Through his…