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In 2015, I remember telling Leah, my wife, that I was no a political atheist. I was determined to removed myself from politics all together. That didn't last long. But a few months after the 2016 election I picked up Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics to Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb by Keith Giles. This helped me to put politics in its proper place. I need not abandon it totally, but I need not put more hope, time, and energy into than is helpful.

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Mercy looks a lot like weakness to the outside world, but Jesus comes and says "Blessed are the merciful."

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What if Christians were the most unoffendable group of people in the world? in America? Wouldn't people take notice? Not only is it a good ploy to get people's attention, it's also biblical.

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Have you been feeling uneasy over the last three months? Maybe that's you hungering and thirsting for righteousness.

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According to the rules of this world, it's the bold, brutal, and brave. But Jesus says, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."

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Another recommendation for yo today. This time it's Just Mercy. The movie is now available to watch for free. Check this website to see where you can view it: https://www.justmercyfilm.com/

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If it's true that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps 34) and if the church answers the call to mourn with those who mourn (Rom 12), then those who mourn truly are blessed, for they will be comforted.

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Stu Garrard is the former guitarist for the band Delirious. Remember them? Shortly after the band broke up Stu set out on what he called "The Beatitudes Project."  The project included an album from a wide variety of artists, a movie, and a book. The book is entitled Words from the Hill: An Invitation to the Unexpected. Today, Dave shares his thoughts on the book and how it impacted him.

Get the book or stream the film here: https://www.thebeatitudesproject.com/

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Today we look at the first of the beatitudes. Jesus gives out 8 pronouncements of blessing to begin the Sermon on the Mount. Who is blessed may be surprising to you. But God is always surprising us with who he draws near to.

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Even in the midst of our powerlessness, we do not need to despair. God is always on our side, even in the midst of our failure.