…and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Jesus was asked to heal the blind, the deaf, the mute; he was asked to raise the lame and the dead. He was asked about the prophets and the coming kingdom of God, he… Continue reading Lord teach us to pray…
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…and when he finished…
…and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Whenever I’ve thought about Jesus praying I’ve pictured him in a solitary location—a place out of sight from his disciples—but I’m not so sure that’s an entirely accurate picture. Luke 11:1 tells us that… Continue reading …and when he finished…
…in a certain place.
“Now Jesus was praying in a certain place.” The use of the word “certain” has always seemed a bit odd to me. In other passages in the Gospels, the writers mention the locations where Jesus prayed. They tell us he prayed in the mountains, he prayed in fields, he prayed in a room; but in… Continue reading …in a certain place.
Now Jesus was praying…
You might think a discussion on the Lord’s Prayer should begin with the Lord’s Prayer, but to understand Jesus’ teaching on prayer I think we need to start a few verses prior to the words “Our Father…” The Gospels provide two occasions when Jesus spoke about the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples. One was during… Continue reading Now Jesus was praying…
Introductory Thoughts on Prayer
For many years I’ve found myself between the desire to have the freedom to do and say what I want, and the knowledge that I seem to make better choices when a path is laid out in front of me. I’ve often thought these two seemingly contrary urges to irreconcilable, but recently I’ve realized that… Continue reading Introductory Thoughts on Prayer
Chesterton and Modern Man
I have been listening to G.K. Chesterton’s classic book Orthodoxy and am realizing the timeless nature of his words. If you have not yet read this little book of 160 pages then I recommend purchasing it and adding it to your library; but make sure to read it prior to putting it on your shelf!… Continue reading Chesterton and Modern Man
Psalm 150: Eternal Praise
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as personal response to Psalm 150.
Psalm 150: Hobbits, Narnia, and Eternity
This, my final post on the Psalms, can stand on its own, but it is meant to be read after reading Psalm 150. If you find this helpful, feel free to pass it on to someone who might be encouraged as well.
Psalm 150
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Psalm 149: Just Love
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 149.