What happens when living faithfully starts to cost us something? In this message drawn from Matthew 5:10-12, we explore one of the most challenging and often avoided teachings of Jesus -- that following him will not always earn us applause. Jesus inserts himself directly into…

What does it actually mean to be blessed in the middle of opposition? Matthew 5:10 opens up a reality that cuts against everything our instincts tell us. Persecution, far from being a sign that something has gone wrong, is described by Jesus as a mark…

What does it truly cost to follow Jesus? On a day set aside to honour those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom of others, we are drawn into one of the most sobering and searching of the Beatitudes: blessed are those who are…