For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, amen (Matthew 6:13). There will never come a day when he is not King. There will never come a day when he is not strong. There will never … Continue reading
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For yours is the kingdom, and the power,and the glory… (Matthew 6:13) Glory is an interesting word. It’s not one we use often, or about ordinary things. Glory is the stuff of epic and legend and Marvel®ous myth, of achievements … Continue reading
For yours is the kingdom, and the power…(Matthew 6:13) His strength is made perfect in your weakness. Remember that one? Good…because you’re weak. Don’t get uptight, Beloved. I’m weak, too. As a matter of fact, when it comes to spiritual … Continue reading
For the next few days, I will be looking at what some might consider a questionable part of Scripture. The traditional ending of the Lord’s Prayer is not in the earliest copies of Matthew, so many people don’t consider it … Continue reading
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil…(Matthew 6:13) The path never leads toward temptation. The path leads away from temptation. You just happen to be facing the wrong way. Turn around, Beloved. Happy Monday … Continue reading
Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us (Matthew 6:12). Your translation probably says “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,” but I like this version, and it’s my blog, so… I’m actually pretty … Continue reading
Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6:11). Just enough to get me through the day. Not too much, or I might get prideful. Not too little, or I might not make it at all. Just…enough. How about … Continue reading
…your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). I think the hardest part of the whole living for God thing can be found in this verse. Because God doesn’t always listen to … Continue reading
…hallowed be your name…(Matthew 6:9) Hallowed You know, like holy. The Jews were so intense when it came to the holiness of God that they wouldn’t even utter the name YAHWEH. They considered it blasphemy. I remember as a kid … Continue reading
This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven…(Matthew 6:9) Not Mighty God Not Lord of the Universe Not Holy One Not Creator Not Sustainer Not Giver and Taker of Life Not Commander of the Heavenly Host Even … Continue reading