America is in crisis politically, because America is in crisis spiritually. Did our Founding Fathers really intend to keep the Church out of politics? Should politics be talked about at church?

There are Rewards connected with "the blessed hope". For the biggest reward, those who "meet Him" in the air, will forever be with Jesus. Also we will be changed, and given a new body like His glorious body

We must never lose focus on what the Apostle Paul calls "our blessed hope" . What is that "blessed hope"? The "glorious appearing" of our savior, Jesus Christ. This is about to happen

2020 Has been a year like no other year most of us have ever known. The virus - pandemic, then the riots, and violence, and now the CA fires!!! Is there HOPE? Where can we turn, and where can we find hope?

What can we be joyful for when we are persecuted for righteousness? Where does our focus lie at all times, as well as when we are persecuted for righteousness? Does persecution for righteousness always come from the world?

We don't look for persecution, but so often it always finds us. What is our response in the midst of this persecution. What can we expect to be persecuted for?

A great mark of being a Christ follower is to be a peacemaker. What are the steps to being a peacemaker, and how can we accomplish that in our lives, even during a pandemic.

What we are in our heart, is what we really are! What does it mean to "see" God? What does it mean to be "pure" in heart, and how are these two things bound together?

We live in a very angry world. Anger produces anger, and does not produce the life that God desires. Being merciful will bring us mercy, as well as produce true happiness in our lives. We CAN treat others as we have been treated by God

Here's another oxymoron - a seeming contradiction. Can we really "be happy" if we are "hungry"? The secret is in our focus - what we are hungry for!!! Jesus "Sermon on the Mount" gives us the needed focus for a happy and fulfilled life