#6. Having a Pure Heart
Raymond McDonald
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them willbelikeasensiblemanwhobuilthishouseontherock.2 5 Therain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. Mt 7:24-25 HCSB
Catch the Wind
Tom Camacho
The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8 NKJV
#5. HUNGERING FOR JUSTICE & EXTENDING MERCY
Raymond McDonald
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
#4. Blessed are The Meek
Raymond McDonald
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock. 2 5 The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. Mt 7:24-25 HCSB
#3 Blessed are Those Who Mourn
Raymond McDonald
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them 25 will be like a sensible man who built his house o n the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. Mt 7:24-25 HCSB
Shelter From the Storm 2
Raymond McDonald
“Oh, a storm is threat’ning, My very life today If I don’t get some shelter, Oh yeah, I’m gonna fade away” – The Rolling Stones
Shelter From the Storm
Raymond McDonald
“Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved Everything up to that point had been left unresolved Try imagining a place where it’s always safe and warm Come in, she said I’ll give ya shelter from the storm” – Bob Dylan
Kingdon Giving – The Heart of the Matter
Walter Bennett
Then, looking at him, Jesus loved him and sai d to him, “You lack one thing: Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, and you will have 22 treasure in heaven. Then come f ollow Me.” But he was stunned at this demand, and he went away grieving, because he had many possessions. Mark 10:17-22 […]
Church Matters
Andrew Creamer + Ashley Petty + Brian Fox + Carol Darden + Joesph Laughlin + Nichole Menasco + Raymond McDonald
“Whenyouenteratownandarewelcomed,eatwhatiso fferedtoyou.9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luke 10:8-9
People of Presence
Crispin Schroeder
“More and more, the desire grows in me simply to walk around, greet people, enter their homes, sit on their doorsteps, play ball, throw water, and be known as someone who wants to live with them. It is a privilege to have the time to practice this simple ministry of presence. ” H. Nouwen
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