"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."

Pastor Doug teaches us the role of the Holy Spirit as our Helper. This role is to convict us of our sins so we will come to belief in Christ, remind us that we then have his righteousness, and to judge Satan. Whether we seek to understand our need for a savior, seek encouragement, or seek a measurement of our productivity for God's plan, the Holy Spirit can provide us with the help we need.

Jesus gave us the beatitudes to show us a path to happiness. This first lesson in the series serves as an introduction to the beatitudes and the first two parts of the message - "the poor in spirit" and "they that mourn."

Jesus gave us the beatitudes to show us a path to happiness. This first lesson in the series serves as an introduction to the beatitudes and the first two parts of the message - "the poor in spirit" and "they that mourn."

Jesus often faced large crowds with many demands - even as he was growing tired. His first response was to show compassion. He recognized that the people were like sheep without a shepherd. How easily he could have become frustrated that they did not know who he was. Jesus's example should lead us to take the day's circumstances as they are given to us, rather than growing anxious in how our schedules are broken. We are to realize that Jesus surrendered his will for that of his Father's, and we are called to do the same. Jesus's compassion for us as individuals should change how we prioritize our lives, our sacrifice, and our service to others.

We have gotten comfortable in America because there has not been hostility against Christians here in any kind of mass way. But a time will come when it is no longer safe to be an American Christian.

We have gotten comfortable in America because there has not been hostility against Christians here in any kind of mass way. But a time will come when it is no longer safe to be an American Christian.

There are times when are faith is put to the test and we get weary. We must be strong under fire and keep our faith.

There are times when are faith is put to the test and we get weary. We must be strong under fire and keep our faith.

We often try to perceive God's character by giving him human attributes. We need to be careful, however, to impose human limitations upon Him. This week, Pastor Doug tells us some of the ways that God is beyond our measure. For all His power, He is a perfect father who wants a relationship with us.