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Poor in Spirit

Poor in Spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit … Poverty is a condition reflecting a lack or a need and those who are poor are usually acutely aware of this need. The Greek word ptochos is translated as poor in this passage. It literally means to crouch down or cower, as in begging. To be poor in spirit…
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Blessed Are

Blessed Are
If you were described as being blessed, what would come to mind for you? I usually think of having something good happen to me – or at least good in MY mind. Financial gain, a healthy report, and a thriving family can all be varying types of blessing. But there is a word for blessing,…
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Demeter: A Model of Selfish Provision

Demeter: A Model of Selfish Provision
Many ancient Greeks relied on Demeter, the goddess of grain and agriculture, to produce a harvest. Worship would keep food on your table while drought and famine must have been the result of her being angered. The Romans prayed to Demeter and built large temples, including one in Corinth, to show their devotion so that…
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Feeling anxious? Consider His Works

Feeling anxious? Consider His Works
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. Psalm 77:11 This sounds like a triumphant celebration of recounting God’s great works. But in context, the psalmist is in a dark place. He is crying out to God, troubled and sleepless. Where does your mind go when you are anxious…
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