Asking For Directions “And lead us not into temptation.” Luke 11:4 ESV Have you ever been convinced you knew where you were going but got absolutely lost? I have. When we’re so sure of ourselves it’s embarrassing—or worse—when we lose… Continue reading

Forgive And Be Forgiven “And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.” Luke 11:4 ESV If you want a life of meaning, purpose, and provision, you must be willing to forgive, even as… Continue reading

Self-Sufficiency Or Provision? “Give us each day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3 ESV Most Americans still value being self-sufficient and independent. While it’s true that initiative, inventiveness and a lot of elbow grease is a biblical virtue, we must also… Continue reading

“Your Kingdom Come” “And he said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.’” Luke 11:2 ESV The party in power sets the rules. Different cities have different rules, as do different states and… Continue reading

Hallowed Father “And he said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name.’” Luke 11:2 ESV Have you heard about the Sunday School teacher who taught her first grade class the “Lord’s Prayer?” It begins, “Our Father,… Continue reading

Prayer Requires Honesty “And he said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father…’” Luke 11:2 ESV The New Covenant with God, through Jesus Christ, is radical! God is not distant, he is not the unapproachable tyrant king, he is now… Continue reading

“Lord, Teach Me To Pray” “Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1 ESV A disciple saw… Continue reading

“Do Whatever He Tells You” “Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples.  When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this… Continue reading

How to Have a Glory-Filled Day “Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” John 11:40 ESV My friend shared a cartoon depicting the differences between “Your plan”… Continue reading