Pastor Chris

Welcome back to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s word so we can live in God’s will. In Matthew 5:9, Jesus said: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Peace doesn't just happen—it must be made. The blessing isn’t for the peaceful or even peacekeepers, but for those who make peace. Being a peacemaker means stepping into conflict, understanding its root causes, and putting others first. Romans 12 calls us to bless…

Welcome back to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s word so we can live in God’s will. Today, we’re diving into Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” What does it mean to have a pure heart? It means our hearts are undivided and focused on one thing: God and His glory. No compartments, no divisions—our lives revolve around Him. Jesus reminds us that our hearts influence everything we do. A…

Welcome back to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s word so we can live in God’s will. Today, we’re diving into the 5th Beatitude, found in Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” In a world where mercy was once seen as weakness, Jesus declares that mercy is a blessing! But what exactly is mercy? It’s loving kindness shown through acts of compassion, even toward the undeserving. It’s feeding the hungry, caring…

Welcome back to Truth Worth Living, where we seek to understand God’s word so we can live in God’s will. Today, we’re diving into the fourth beatitude found in Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” At first glance, it may seem that Jesus is calling for go-getters who will strive to achieve righteousness with all their might. But actually, Jesus is blessing the longing for righteousness, not the achievement of…