“BLESSED” = the ultimate well-being, and distinctive spiritual joy of those who share in the salvation of the Kingdom of God. Jesus, Rabbi, Teacher, You taught your disciples/followers/learners that… I am blessed if I am poor in spirit, not spiritually proud, and self-sufficient, for I will inherit the kingdom ofContinue Reading

 1-6 God, investigate our lives; get all the facts firsthand.     We’re an open book to you;       even from a distance, you know what we’re thinking.    You know when we leave and when we get back;       We’re never out of your sight.    You know everything we’re going to say       before we start the firstContinue Reading

 7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-9 NLT “Out ofContinue Reading

“For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Mt. 12:34 NIV)“For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” (NLT)“Your words show what is in your hearts.”  (CEV)“It’s your heart, not the dictionary, that gives meaning to your words. A good person produces good deeds and words seasonContinue Reading