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 today’s world, many focus on personal peace, and we see a rise in identity politics, with everyone demanding tolerance for their views. Yet, as followers of Jesus, it often feels like we’re the exception to that rule. But should we be surprised? Jesus told us, “In this world, you will have trouble.” (John 16:33) In the 8th Beatitude,…

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…