by Global Impact | Apr 11, 2018 | Global Notes
I’ve been quiet the last few weeks because of a life event. A new family member was born! Connie and I went to Seattle to meet this little one, born March 26. Connie was in the room at the birth while I posted myself in the hallway by the sign, “For safety of staff...
by Global Impact | Mar 21, 2018 | From Dan, Global Notes
“… for they will be comforted.” Mt 5:4b It is God’s nature to comfort. “Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering.” (Isaiah 49:13) In John 16:7...
by Global Impact | Mar 14, 2018 | From Dan, Global Notes
Mt 5:4a – “Blessed are those who mourn….” When we mourn, we grieve a loss. When we take time to sit with it, lean into the emptiness, the hole that’s been left, feel the hurt, cry the tears, express the pain, lament to God and others, acknowledge the change… something...
by Global Impact | Mar 7, 2018 | From Dan, Global Notes
“… for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 NIV) The scriptures mention Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Christ, kingdom of priests, and even just Kingdom. What is the difference and what are the similarities? Are they physical places or something else? Since we...
by Global Impact | Feb 28, 2018 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Notes
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 NIV) Does poor in spirit mean spiritual poverty? Only if the poverty is a realization of one’s lack of God and the search for Him is on. God blesses that kind of sincere effort. Or...
by Global Impact | Feb 21, 2018 | From Dan, Global Impact Director, Global Notes
Blessings are God’s idea. They are throughout the Bible. Birthrights were blessings. The angel called Mary blessed. Children sought their father’s blessing. Scripture says that God blessed Abraham and Abraham would bless others. God would bless those who bless...
