Author Archives: Sara

“Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) We are in chapter nine of our study book. This title fascinates, “Living as Whole Person Among the Unreconciled”. So looking forward to sharing stories and thoughts on how to live and rejoice while beingContinue reading “Eighth Beatitude”

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”. (Matthew 5:9) Peace to you. (John 20:19) We often repeat to one another in church services Shalom to you, meaning peace to you. Wuellner writes on page 114 of our study book saying this means, “wholeness, well-being, a deep and energized harmony ofContinue reading “The Seventh Beatitude”

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”—Matthew 5:8 This beatitude gives an insight into the thinking of Jesus concerning our hearts. It is not enough to clean up our act on the outside. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you cleanse the outside of the cup and of theContinue reading “Sixth Beatitude”

We are in Chapter 6 of our study book. Chapter Title, “Seeing The Wounds of Our Wounders”. My first thought was I sure want mercy. But, what would that mean? Why would I want mercy so much that I would dig into this study with the same passion that I dip into ice cream. 🍦Continue reading “Our Fifth Beatitude”

“God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.” Matthew 5:5 NLT We are in Chapter four of “Forgiveness the Passionate Journey” nine steps to forgiveness through Jesus’s Beatitudes. Flora Slosson Wuellner If you don’t have this book just open a Bible to Matthew 5 and follow along. Join us inContinue reading “Our Third Beatitude”

“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Let’s give these words spoken by Jesus life as we jointly share our stories.