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Beatitudes 7 – A Sermon by Joel Shenk

Published on : April 11, 2021April 8, 2021 Published by : Chibuzo Nimmo Petty
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Beatitude: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Purity isn’t something we talk much about in the church anymore. This is likely a reaction to the purity sub-culture of the church that had some harmful unintended consequences that led to a lot of shame, gossip, and […]

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Part of an art installation at the Community Room on King, the multipurpose space Veritas uses as its worship space and shares with local artists and community members throughout the week.
Image Credit: Anabaptist Communicators
Image Credit: Alyssa Parker
Image Credit: Oakton Church of the Brethren
This image of Dirk Willems has become a famous representation of the Historic Peace Churches. Wilems was a martyred Anabaptist from Netherlands who escaped from prison, rescued his pursuer who had fallen through thin ice only to be recaptured, tortured, and killed for his faith.
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