Posted by: mhaley
on Dec 17, 2010
I have missed sharing in this blog with you; it is time to get back to our Beatitude lessons. What do you think of when you hear the words "pure in heart?" I think of clean motives; righteous actions. Jesus said, "God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God." (Matt. 5:8) I, Mary, want to "see" God! I want to be able to discern his righteousness at work in me. As well, I want to be able to identify the Spirit of Christ--the Risen Savior--in and through others. I think that is what God meant; so I need to know how to keep my heart pure.
Posted by: mhaley
on Sep 30, 2010
Everyone would like to think he or she have a corner on truth, but that is only possible when we connect with Jesus because truth is a person. The way we gain truth is through a personal and loving relationship with Christ, as well as in community with others who have a connection to Christ. Truth is revealed and shared in the love of Christ. Do you know the truth? Do you know someone whose life testifies to the truth? People who know the truth are great examples of love.
Posted by: mhaley
on Aug 13, 2010
In Paul's second letter to Timothy, he said, "You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly." 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Do you ever find yourself facing difficult people in your family, friends, neighborhood, and job? I would add church to that list, but we all know no one in church work could be difficult, right? ha!
