Tag Archives: Matthew 5

Do You Really Want God to Bless You and Your Country?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Steve Simms

If you hang around Christians, you might hear the word “blessed.” They will sometimes say things like “I’m blessed and highly favored,” and “I’m too blessed to be stressed,” and “God bless you.” On the fourth of July in the … Continue reading →

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The “8-p” beati-links taught by Jesus

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Steve Simms

The Beatitudes are a series of life-links–steps that progress toward a life governed by the living God. They were beautifully spoken by Jesus in what is known as The Sermon on the Mount. I call them the beati-links. They’re like … Continue reading →

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My paraphrase of the Beatitudes & Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5:3-20)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Steve Simms

The kingdom (government) of God reigns in humble human hearts as they submit to and obey the risen Jesus instead of self. The grief of pain and loss will turn into a blessing, if we allow it to draw us … Continue reading →

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