This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in Heaven… (Matthew 6:9). Jesus taught us how to pray. It’s probably worth paying attention, hmm? For the next several mornings, let’s take a look at the model prayer that Christ … Continue reading
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Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives … Continue reading
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:56-57). Of all that he has done for us, … Continue reading
I thank my God every time I remember you (Philippians 1:3). We all have them. You know, those people who are a pure blessing. The ones who bring undiluted joy to our lives. The very thought of them makes us … Continue reading
…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Over the past several months, I have replaced both cars (going from no car payments to two car payments), the stove, and … Continue reading
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever (Psalm 136:1). He doesn’t have to be. Good, I mean. Well, sure, I know that goodness and love are at the very root of God’s character, so … Continue reading
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic… The voice of the Lord … Continue reading
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me, and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24) This psalm ends with a request. … Continue reading
If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord, and abhor those … Continue reading
How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. (Psalm 139:17-18). Can you imagine what … Continue reading