Tag Archives: beatitudes

Thoughts on Presidents’ Day

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jwfisch

We live in a time of unprecedented partisanship, and animosity between factions. The thing that makes America great — the freedom to hold differing views and debate one another with honor and civility — is rapidly diminishing.

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Blessed are the needy

Posted on September 15, 2014 by jwfisch

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be … Continue reading →

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Child of God

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jwfisch

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. (Matthew 5:9) When I went looking for a picture to go along with yesterday’s Catch, I typed “peacemaker” in the image search engine, and got an array of … Continue reading →

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Hungry and thirsty for God

Posted on August 29, 2014 by jwfisch

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6) This teaching of Jesus is most important for what it doesn’t say. It doesn’t say “Blessed are the righteous.” That’s terribly good news for … Continue reading →

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