by Peter Barfoot | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Fellowship, Teaching
When beginning early morning prayers, I recite The Lord’s Prayer, which clears my mind, and after that the 23rd Psalm as a personal affirmation. I’m all for personal affirmations — there are times when if you and I don’t affirm ourselves, no one else will....
by Peter Barfoot | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Christianity, Discipleship, Fellowship, Teaching
The NT Greek word “katharos” is translated “pure” in the sixth beatitude, which reads “Blessed are the pure in heart.” “Katharos” refers to a purity that results from inner cleansing that comes through confession. The...
by Peter Barfoot | Oct 17, 2025 | Fellowship, Teaching
Psalm 42 always draws a response from me, as it does from all who love the Psalms of David. Maybe because David so often found himself separated, first as a shepherd and later while hiding from Saul, from the joyful things taking place in the Temple in Jerusalem...