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“Blessed are the Stone-Turners”

Message Date
March 13, 2018
  • Primary Text
    Matthew 5:8
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Blessed are the Stone-Turners

Ugly things grow in the dark.
People chase the American Dream—financial independence, superb health, professional success—hoping to obtain “the good life” those things promise. But what if the pursuit of happiness leads elsewhere? In our series The Good Life, we’ll examine the Beatitudes of Jesus—his announcement of good news to a hurting world—and discover the life blessed by God.

Homework

Practice the Prayer of Examen. This spiritual practice helps you connect with God in order to accurately assess your day in four parts- Preparation, Invitation, Investigation, and Reconciliation. Download this Prayer of Examen guide for more information.

Book Recommendation:
Soul Searching by Mindy Caliguire
This book asks great questions to help you start the practice of soul examination.

Read Psalm 139:23-24

Worship Songs

Your Love Awakens Me

Phil Wickham

One Thing Remains

Christa Black, Jeremy Riddle, and Brian Johnson

Oh, How He Loves You and Me

Kurt Kaiser

No Longer Slaves

Jonathan and Melissa Helser

Biblical References

Referenced Verses

Psalm 139:1-24, Luke 6:43-45, 1 Samuel 16:7, Luke 16:14-15, Romans 8:35, 38-39

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