The Lord’s Prayer For the next four Sundays (August 16 – September 6), the Narrative Lectionary will focus on the Lord’s Prayer as it is found in the gospel of Luke (Luke 11:2-4). When working with the Lord’s Prayer, I have always found Martin Luther’s thoughts from his Small Catechism to be insightful and worth […]
The Lord’s Prayer
Devotions on Matthew 6:7-12, The Lord’s Prayer
January 28–February 3, 2019—The Lord’s Prayer The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Monday, January 28, 2019 —The Lord’s Prayer “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases” (Matthew 6:7). Two new bikes fresh from the wrapping paper of Christmas leaned against the park picnic table. Sitting on top of the table the bike’s […]
Forgiven to Forgive, Matthew 6:12; 18:21-35
Devotions for Matthew 6:12; 18:21-35 August 22-28, 2016 Monday, August 22, 2016 “Forgive us our debts” (Matthew 6:12a). Carlton was the type of guy who couldn’t say the words, “sorry” or “forgive me.” We might think that this was a minor character flaw that could be easily overlooked. Carlton’s inability or unwillingness to say, […]
The Lord’s Prayer-God’s Will Be Done Matthew 6:9-10; 26:36-46
Devotions for August 8-14, 2016 Matthew 6:9-10; 26:36-46 Monday, August 8, 2016 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:9a). Seth Jones had a loving father who worked hard to provide for Seth, his mother and his sister. Seth’s father’s love didn’t stop at simply providing for his family. Seth’s father […]
Devotional Thoughts on Matthew 6:7-21–The Lord’s Prayer
Devotional Thoughts Matthew 6:7-21 January 26, – February 1, 2015 Monday, January 26, 2015 “When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases” (Matthew 6:7). Two new bikes fresh from the wrapping paper of Christmas leaned against the park picnic table. Sitting on top of the table the bike’s owners Mike and Tommy discussed […]