The Lord's Prayer was given to us by Jesus as a template on how we should approach God and the content that should mark our conversation with Him. It also teaches us a lot about who we are and who God is. That being the case, the Lord's Prayer is an excellent mirror, … [Read more...] about The Prayers We Pray
Father
Like Father, Like Son
In biblical culture it was typical of sons to follow in the professional of their fathers. Carpenters tended to produces sons for carpentry. Shepherds tended to produce sons for shepherding. And while it's important to admit that God makes exceptions to this pattern, there is a … [Read more...] about Like Father, Like Son
A Good Lament
The world and its religions have no rival to the Psalms. Buddha has no songbook and while the Allah of Islam calls us to remain prostrate and bow low the Psalms teach us to lift our heads, whether in sadness or joy and look to the Lord for help. For the people of God, the … [Read more...] about A Good Lament
The Son Who Listens ~ Proverbs 1:8
Parents have an obligation to teach their children the wisdom of God and children have an obligation to listen and act on their wisdom. In Proverbs 1:9, the child who heeds his parents' instruction is being made beautiful through wisdom. Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, … [Read more...] about The Son Who Listens ~ Proverbs 1:8