Blessed Are Those That Mourn
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Blessed Are Those That Mourn

As I think about all the loss that has occurred recently, this verse resonated with me this morning. Grief can be overwhelming and is sometimes misunderstood especially among believers, but today’s verse reminds us that those who mourn are blessed and that they will be comforted. When we lose a loved one, grief is the…

Victory
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Victory

Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 15 to help the Corinthians understand the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ because some doubted the physical resurrection. He argues that the resurrection is the foundation of Christian faith and without it, faith is useless. In verses 55-56, Paul taunts death, saying, “O death, where is your victory? O death,…

The Lord Comforts Me

The Lord Comforts Me

Psalm 14 was written at a time when the community faced cruel treatment, injustice, and corruption from evil rulers. Verse 19 follows the verse, “my foot is slipping,” which is indicative of the people’s awareness of their closeness to failing or giving up under pressure. The psalmist realizes they cannot rely on human strength, but…