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WHERE IS THE LIGHT?
Jesus is the salt that makes us valuable (a living and holy sacrifice). Like salt, He purifies us, He brings healing, and He preserves us...
Jena Rainone Smith
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SALT OF THE EARTH
You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown...
Jena Rainone Smith
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BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED
It's safe to say that peace flows from a pure heart. A pure heart's desire is to bring peace to others. How? Let's go back to the...
Jena Rainone Smith
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PEACEMAKER
We are declared innocent, not by our deeds, but solely by the work of Jesus. Made in the image of God, from the moment we say yes to Him,...
Jena Rainone Smith
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PURE IN HEART
The first four Beatitudes describe a person's relationship with God. The next four describe a person's relationship with others; that...
Jena Rainone Smith
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HUNGER AND THIRST
As a fruit of the Spirit, I know I have meekness in me, but it's not an automatic posture. It's a minute by minute dependence on God....
Jena Rainone Smith
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STRENGTH UNDER CONTROL
Jesus declares in His following statements the results of spiritual poverty. Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted....
Jena Rainone Smith
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THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3 NIV Poor in spirit is a condition of the heart given...
Jena Rainone Smith
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THE BLESSINGS
What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Before we dive into that, let's back up a bit. Jesus began His ministry with nine statements...
Jena Rainone Smith
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