Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.  Jesus grew in favor with man.  We read in the Gospels that Jesus knew what was in man. He understood their motives and their passions. This is why He…

          The young boy walked past the pet store, gazing in the window, when his eyes locked eyes with a fantastic German Shepherd.  Hearts were joined in that moment, and the boy resolved to do whatever it took to be able to take that dog home with him.  He named the dog Sabo, and his…

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6      For many, when they think of righteousness, they start with trying to make their country or their community live with righteousness and justice.  There is much debate on what this justice might look like.  Some argue that…

 Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Luke 2:52 “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”      It seems almost irreverent to suggest that Jesus had to grow in favor with God.  But that is exactly what Luke tells us in Luke…