Wed Aug 14 – A Smorgasbord
God’s table is like a smorgasbord of love.
In today’s climate, it is a difficult task to try to be a peace maker. What does being a peacemaker look like to you? Are we trying to be peacemakers? That’s a
tough one because no matter what “side” we are on we feel like we are being persecuted for
our beliefs at this point in history.
Matthew 5:43-48 (CEB) 43 “You have heard that it was said, You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy. 44 But I say to
Matthew 5:38-42 (CEB) 38 “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. 39 But
Matthew 5:21-26 (CEB) 21 “You have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago, Don’t commit murder, and all who
Matthew 5:10-12 (CEB) 10 “Happy are people whose lives are harassed because they are righteous, because the kingdom of heaven is
Matthew 5:9 (CEB) 9 “Happy are people who make peace, because they will be called God’s children. Reflection Have you ever
Matthew 5:8 (CEB) 8 “Happy are people who have pure hearts, because they will see God. Reflection Jesus’ teachings from the
Matthew 5:7 (CEB) Happy are people who show mercy, because they will receive mercy. Reflection Looking at the many different
Matthew 5:6 (CEB) Happy are people who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because they will be fed until they
Matthew 5:5 (NRSV) Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Reflection None of us aspires to be
Matthew 5:3-4 (NRSV) 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who