One of the things you must believe if you are to hold fast to naturalism is that every particle of dust in the universe is merely that; a particle of dust. Likewise, if you are to hold fast to most any transcendental point of view you are almost always required to believe that every particle… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer and the Father’s Love
Month: March 2021
The Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 145
The first car I owned was a Mazda 626, a fairly common car at the time. I didn’t recall seeing many on the road, but when I drove mine off the lot I started seeing them everywhere. Once our mind is tuned into one thing we often see it everywhere, even when it’s not there.… Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 145
The Key to the Father’s Treasure
I wrote in my first entry, Introduction, that prayer had become an unhinged experience for me until I began working through the Lord’s Prayer. I never really thought much about the Lord’s Prayer as a model and I always shunned formulas and structure for prayer, but lately, I’ve been questioning the assumption that God just… Continue reading The Key to the Father’s Treasure
Matthew 7:24-27 – The Father’s Eternal Kingdom
I’ve been watching The Godfather the past few weeks while I exercise. Watching something longer than the workout is about the only way I can maintain any sort of regular exercise regimen. I need the anticipation of what comes next to motivate me to get back on the elliptical each day for another 40 minutes.… Continue reading Matthew 7:24-27 – The Father’s Eternal Kingdom
Matthew 7:15-23 – The Father’s Deliverance
Evil hides behind many faces, the most well-known is that of the devil. While he is often pictured with horns, a red cape, and carrying a pitchfork, he really comes in the guise of a snake or an angel of light. He tempted Adam and Eve in the garden, he bartered for Job’s life, he… Continue reading Matthew 7:15-23 – The Father’s Deliverance