Part 3: The Lord’s Prayer—Doxology
[[For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.]] Matthew 6:13 NIV Last week we prayed through the valleys of life, but we don’t want to stay there. If we end our prayers on “deliver us from the evil one,” we may be left dwelling on our problems. I don’t know […]
Part 2: The Lord’s Prayer—Petitions
Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from the evil one.Matthew 6:11-13 (NIV) One of the books I read said the Lord’s Prayer begins and ends on two mountains and in between is the valley where we live. We’re headed […]
Part 1: The Lord’s Prayer— Praise
“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6: 9-10 (NIV) You’ve said it hundreds of times in church. Or maybe you’ve heard others pray the Lord’s Prayer. But what do each of the […]
On Loving Well
Loving well isn’t always glamorous, sensual, or tidy. More often it’s inconvenient, exhausting, and sacrificial.
When counting sheep doesn’t help
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, sleep deficiency is a common problem in the United States. One survey revealed 1 in 5 adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep.
3 Lessons to Help Navigate Life’s Hiccups
Our recent trip to Glacier National Park did not go as planned. My brother-in-law had meticulously planned this family reunion for the past year. The dates, lodging and car rentals were set in November 2017. Flights reserved in January. Camping permit okayed in March. But the week of the trip, the park alerted visitors of […]