We are reading Matthew 6 on our journey through the Bible this year. Jesus teaches us how to pray. ‘In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive…
I heard a pastor talking about Mark 11:25, saying that one of the biggest reasons prayers aren’t answered and miracles don’t happen is 1 simple thing — unforgiveness. Unforgiveness clogs our spiritual pipes. This morning I’m reading Numbers 6, and come to the priestly blessing. The Priestly Blessing Tell Aaron and his sons to bless…
Reading Genesis 45 this morning. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers. He broke down and cried as he told them. They were speechless, dumbfounded. Joseph had to tell them again; they were shocked. ‘4 “Please, come closer,” he said to them. So they came closer. And he said again, “I am Joseph, your…
I’m writing this on a Friday, T.G.I.F. Thank God it’s Friday, we say. Most scholars believe Jesus was crucified on Friday. After today’s reading, I’m thinking T.G.I.F. should stand for Thank God it’s Forgiveness. Jesus is brought before Pilate and Herod. They don’t find anything they can execute him for. But there’s an angry, bloodthirsty…