August 2021 - Richard Sims

Prayers for Afghanistan

Posted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by Richard

Unless you’ve been off the planet over the last week or so, you know that U. S. armed forces have been withdrawn from Afghanistan. People can have legitimate discussions over whether we should have withdrawn or whether we should have even been there in the first place, but no one can seriously argue that the…

Blessed are the Persecuted

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by Richard

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series The Keys to Happiness

Now we come to the end of our look at the Beatitudes, and here’s how Jesus wraps up these “blessings” before continuing with his great Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you…

Blessed are the Peacemakers

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 by Richard

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series The Keys to Happiness

As we continue our look at the Beatitudes, let’s step back once again and get the big picture of what Jesus is teaching here. He’s presenting the process a person goes through when moving from unsaved to salvation and beyond. The first three beatitudes describe the person who realizes he is spiritually bankrupt, who mourns…

Blessed are the Pure in Heart

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 by Richard

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series The Keys to Happiness

The older I get, the more I think about friends and loved ones who have gone to heaven before me. I start thinking about how great it will be to see them again. And it will be great. But as much as I want to see them, who I really want to see is Jesus….