March 29, 2023
If you were asked to give a description of a Christian, and I mean by that adisciple of Christ, not a person who goes to a Christian church, what would yousay? Notice I said a description, not a definition. I […]
March 21, 2023
In the Lord’s Prayer … “Our Prayer,” when we state, “Your will be done,” does this nullify our free will? Before we talk about free will, let’s be clear: Nothing happens apart from God’s control. Jesus was emphatic about this: […]
March 15, 2023
When we pray for God’s will to be done, do we have any idea what we are asking? Do you actually want to give up your free will, or do you still prefer your will, your way? Perhaps you’d like […]
March 7, 2023
“Your Kingdom come, your will be done …” —Matt. 6:10 I hope these observations about the Lord’s Prayer – Our Prayer – are resonating with you, so that this wonderfully deep prayer Jesus gave us is becoming personal, and […]
March 1, 2023
As we pray, “Your kingdom come,” we should always add, quickly, “My kingdom go.” If you will add this practice when you recite the Lord’s Prayer, it will start to transform it from routinely rote to a deeply personal […]
February 23, 2023
Because you are his sons and daughters, God sent the Spirit into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” —Gal. 4:6 Last week we looked at the reverence and respect aspect of “Hallowed be your name.” He […]
February 15, 2023
“Hallowed be your name” —Matt. 6:9 Jesus begins The Lord’s Prayer, actually Our Prayer, with, “Our Father in the heavens, hallowed be your name.” I must admit I used to blow right past this “hallowed be your name,” and on […]
February 8, 2023
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not […]
February 2, 2023
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not […]
December 22, 2022
A Mini-Series on Joseph and Mary Joseph: Well, this is Joseph and I’m back, and I’m with Mary, and yes, we are together! Maybe you already know the rest of our story. I had decided to divorce Mary quietly, foregoing my dowry, […]
December 14, 2022
A Mini-Series on Joseph and Mary My name is Joseph and I could use a little guidance. My life has turned upside down and I am conflicted – to say the least – as to how to respond. As my father often said, “Joseph, […]
November 30, 2022
For the video teaching on this, please link to our 721 Ministries Videos on Vimeo. Jesus said that if we have the faith of a tiny mustard seed we could move a mountain (Matt. 17:20). Haven’t you wondered how much faith, […]